Finding the Third Proportional to 602,434 and 803,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,434 and 803,155 is: 1,070,752.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,434 : 803,155 = 803,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,434/803,155 = 803,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,434x = 803,155 × 803,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,434x = 645,057,954,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,057,954,025/602,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,752.90
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