Finding the Third Proportional to 602,436 and 903,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,436 and 903,681 is: 1,355,562.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,436 : 903,681 = 903,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,436/903,681 = 903,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,436x = 903,681 × 903,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,436x = 816,639,349,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,639,349,761/602,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,562.00
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