Finding the Third Proportional to 902,588 and 1,982,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,588 and 1,982,344 is: 4,353,800.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,588 : 1,982,344 = 1,982,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,588/1,982,344 = 1,982,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,588x = 1,982,344 × 1,982,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,588x = 3,929,687,734,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,929,687,734,336/902,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,353,800.11
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