Finding the Third Proportional to 602,240 and 1,337,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,240 and 1,337,338 is: 2,969,701.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,240 : 1,337,338 = 1,337,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,240/1,337,338 = 1,337,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,240x = 1,337,338 × 1,337,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,240x = 1,788,472,926,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,788,472,926,244/602,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,969,701.33
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