Finding the Third Proportional to 601,652 and 902,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,652 and 902,596 is: 1,354,071.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,652 : 902,596 = 902,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,652/902,596 = 902,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,652x = 902,596 × 902,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,652x = 814,679,539,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,679,539,216/601,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,071.02
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