Finding the Third Proportional to 602,420 and 1,298,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,420 and 1,298,148 is: 2,797,364.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,420 : 1,298,148 = 1,298,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,420/1,298,148 = 1,298,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,420x = 1,298,148 × 1,298,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,420x = 1,685,188,229,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,188,229,904/602,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,797,364.35
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