Finding the Third Proportional to 602,012 and 908,122.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,012 and 908,122.50 is: 1,369,883.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,012 : 908,122.50 = 908,122.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,012/908,122.50 = 908,122.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,012x = 908,122.50 × 908,122.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,012x = 824,686,475,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,686,475,006.25/602,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,369,883.78
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