Finding the Third Proportional to 602,010 and 881,419.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,010 and 881,419.50 is: 1,290,510.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,010 : 881,419.50 = 881,419.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,010/881,419.50 = 881,419.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,010x = 881,419.50 × 881,419.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,010x = 776,900,334,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,900,334,980.25/602,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,510.68
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