Finding the Third Proportional to 902,358 and 1,269,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,358 and 1,269,594 is: 1,786,285.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,358 : 1,269,594 = 1,269,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,358/1,269,594 = 1,269,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,358x = 1,269,594 × 1,269,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,358x = 1,611,868,924,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,868,924,836/902,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,285.40
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