Finding the Third Proportional to 902,692 and 1,982,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,692 and 1,982,503 is: 4,353,996.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,692 : 1,982,503 = 1,982,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,692/1,982,503 = 1,982,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,692x = 1,982,503 × 1,982,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,692x = 3,930,318,145,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,930,318,145,009/902,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,353,996.87
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