Finding the Third Proportional to 902,696 and 1,402,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,696 and 1,402,261 is: 2,178,292.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,696 : 1,402,261 = 1,402,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,696/1,402,261 = 1,402,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,696x = 1,402,261 × 1,402,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,696x = 1,966,335,912,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,966,335,912,121/902,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,292.48
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