Finding the Third Proportional to 902,924 and 1,961,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 902,924 and 1,961,368 is: 4,260,562.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902,924 : 1,961,368 = 1,961,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902,924/1,961,368 = 1,961,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902,924x = 1,961,368 × 1,961,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902,924x = 3,846,964,431,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,846,964,431,424/902,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,260,562.83
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