Finding the Third Proportional to 902,586 and 1,982,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,586 and 1,982,301 is: 4,353,620.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,586 : 1,982,301 = 1,982,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,586/1,982,301 = 1,982,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,586x = 1,982,301 × 1,982,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,586x = 3,929,517,254,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,929,517,254,601/902,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,353,620.88
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