Finding the Third Proportional to 602,282 and 880,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,282 and 880,785 is: 1,288,071.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,282 : 880,785 = 880,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,282/880,785 = 880,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,282x = 880,785 × 880,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,282x = 775,782,216,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,782,216,225/602,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,071.40
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