Finding the Third Proportional to 602,287 and 880,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,287 and 880,770 is: 1,288,016.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,287 : 880,770 = 880,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,287/880,770 = 880,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,287x = 880,770 × 880,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,287x = 775,755,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,755,792,900/602,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,016.83
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