Finding the Third Proportional to 902,783 and 1,371,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,783 and 1,371,905 is: 2,084,801.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,783 : 1,371,905 = 1,371,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,783/1,371,905 = 1,371,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,783x = 1,371,905 × 1,371,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,783x = 1,882,123,329,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,123,329,025/902,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,084,801.47
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