Finding the Third Proportional to 602,358 and 932,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,358 and 932,697 is: 1,444,197.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,358 : 932,697 = 932,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,358/932,697 = 932,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,358x = 932,697 × 932,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,358x = 869,923,693,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,923,693,809/602,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,197.13
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