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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,270 and 802,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,270 and 802,933 is: 1,070,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,270 : 802,933 = 802,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,270/802,933 = 802,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,270x = 802,933 × 802,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,270x = 644,701,402,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,701,402,489/602,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,452.46

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