Finding the Third Proportional to 601,646 and 902,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,646 and 902,600 is: 1,354,096.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,646 : 902,600 = 902,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,646/902,600 = 902,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,646x = 902,600 × 902,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,646x = 814,686,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,686,760,000/601,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,096.53
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