Finding the Third Proportional to 902,376 and 2,006,494.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,376 and 2,006,494.50 is: 4,461,577.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,376 : 2,006,494.50 = 2,006,494.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,376/2,006,494.50 = 2,006,494.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,376x = 2,006,494.50 × 2,006,494.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,376x = 4,026,020,178,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,026,020,178,530.25/902,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,461,577.19
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