Finding the Third Proportional to 602,206 and 1,308,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,206 and 1,308,410 is: 2,842,775.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,206 : 1,308,410 = 1,308,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,206/1,308,410 = 1,308,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,206x = 1,308,410 × 1,308,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,206x = 1,711,936,728,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,936,728,100/602,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,842,775.94
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