Finding the Third Proportional to 602,451 and 1,298,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,451 and 1,298,214 is: 2,797,504.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,451 : 1,298,214 = 1,298,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,451/1,298,214 = 1,298,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,451x = 1,298,214 × 1,298,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,451x = 1,685,359,589,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,359,589,796/602,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,797,504.84
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