Finding the Third Proportional to 602,344 and 803,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,344 and 803,017 is: 1,070,544.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,344 : 803,017 = 803,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,344/803,017 = 803,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,344x = 803,017 × 803,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,344x = 644,836,302,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,836,302,289/602,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,544.91
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