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