Finding the Third Proportional to 602,418 and 1,254,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,418 and 1,254,732 is: 2,613,388.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,418 : 1,254,732 = 1,254,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,418/1,254,732 = 1,254,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,418x = 1,254,732 × 1,254,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,418x = 1,574,352,391,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,352,391,824/602,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,613,388.70
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