Finding the Third Proportional to 602,135.25 and 886,569.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,135.25 and 886,569.75 is: 1,305,364.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,135.25 : 886,569.75 = 886,569.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,135.25/886,569.75 = 886,569.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,135.25x = 886,569.75 × 886,569.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,135.25x = 786,005,921,615.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,005,921,615.06/602,135.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,305,364.40
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