Finding the Third Proportional to 902,760 and 1,402,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,760 and 1,402,344 is: 2,178,395.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,760 : 1,402,344 = 1,402,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,760/1,402,344 = 1,402,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,760x = 1,402,344 × 1,402,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,760x = 1,966,568,694,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,966,568,694,336/902,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,395.91
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