Finding the Third Proportional to 902,882 and 2,019,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,882 and 2,019,652 is: 4,517,748.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,882 : 2,019,652 = 2,019,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,882/2,019,652 = 2,019,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,882x = 2,019,652 × 2,019,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,882x = 4,078,994,201,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,078,994,201,104/902,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,517,748.94
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