Finding the Third Proportional to 451,798 and 602,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,798 and 602,316 is: 802,979.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,798 : 602,316 = 602,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,798/602,316 = 602,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,798x = 602,316 × 602,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,798x = 362,784,563,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,784,563,856/451,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,979.57
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