Finding the Third Proportional to 602,278 and 1,189,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,278 and 1,189,324 is: 2,348,569.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,278 : 1,189,324 = 1,189,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,278/1,189,324 = 1,189,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,278x = 1,189,324 × 1,189,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,278x = 1,414,491,576,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,414,491,576,976/602,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,348,569.23
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