Finding the Third Proportional to 601,002 and 935,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,002 and 935,955 is: 1,457,585.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,002 : 935,955 = 935,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,002/935,955 = 935,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,002x = 935,955 × 935,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,002x = 876,011,762,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,011,762,025/601,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,585.44
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