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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,262 and 802,921

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,262 and 802,921 is: 1,070,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,262 : 802,921 = 802,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,262/802,921 = 802,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,262x = 802,921 × 802,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,262x = 644,682,132,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,682,132,241/602,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,434.68

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