Finding the Third Proportional to 602,430 and 803,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,430 and 803,150 is: 1,070,746.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,430 : 803,150 = 803,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,430/803,150 = 803,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,430x = 803,150 × 803,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,430x = 645,049,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,049,922,500/602,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,746.68
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