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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,444 and 803,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,444 and 803,170 is: 1,070,775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,444 : 803,170 = 803,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,444/803,170 = 803,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,444x = 803,170 × 803,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,444x = 645,082,048,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,082,048,900/602,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,775.12

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