Finding the Third Proportional to 451,802 and 602,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,802 and 602,322 is: 802,988.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,802 : 602,322 = 602,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,802/602,322 = 602,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,802x = 602,322 × 602,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,802x = 362,791,791,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,791,791,684/451,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,988.46
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