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Finding the Third Proportional to 902,544 and 1,982,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 902,544 and 1,982,210 is: 4,353,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,544 : 1,982,210 = 1,982,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,544/1,982,210 = 1,982,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,544x = 1,982,210 × 1,982,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,544x = 3,929,156,484,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,156,484,100/902,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353,423.75

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