Finding the Third Proportional to 602,446 and 1,304,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,446 and 1,304,077 is: 2,822,853.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,446 : 1,304,077 = 1,304,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,446/1,304,077 = 1,304,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,446x = 1,304,077 × 1,304,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,446x = 1,700,616,821,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,616,821,929/602,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,853.54
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