Finding the Third Proportional to 902,826 and 1,198,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,826 and 1,198,476 is: 1,590,943.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,826 : 1,198,476 = 1,198,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,826/1,198,476 = 1,198,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,826x = 1,198,476 × 1,198,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,826x = 1,436,344,722,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,436,344,722,576/902,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,943.02
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