Finding the Third Proportional to 602,266 and 1,309,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,266 and 1,309,508 is: 2,847,265.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,266 : 1,309,508 = 1,309,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,266/1,309,508 = 1,309,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,266x = 1,309,508 × 1,309,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,266x = 1,714,811,202,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,811,202,064/602,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,847,265.50
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