Finding the Third Proportional to 602,001 and 825,493.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,001 and 825,493.50 is: 1,131,957.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,001 : 825,493.50 = 825,493.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,001/825,493.50 = 825,493.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,001x = 825,493.50 × 825,493.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,001x = 681,439,518,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,439,518,542.25/602,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,957.45
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