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Finding the Third Proportional to 902,607 and 1,982,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 902,607 and 1,982,364 is: 4,353,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,607 : 1,982,364 = 1,982,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,607/1,982,364 = 1,982,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,607x = 1,982,364 × 1,982,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,607x = 3,929,767,028,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,767,028,496/902,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353,796.31

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