Finding the Third Proportional to 902,466 and 2,006,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,466 and 2,006,658 is: 4,461,859.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,466 : 2,006,658 = 2,006,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,466/2,006,658 = 2,006,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,466x = 2,006,658 × 2,006,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,466x = 4,026,676,328,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,026,676,328,964/902,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,461,859.32
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