Finding the Third Proportional to 602,452 and 1,304,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,452 and 1,304,088 is: 2,822,873.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,452 : 1,304,088 = 1,304,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,452/1,304,088 = 1,304,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,452x = 1,304,088 × 1,304,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,452x = 1,700,645,511,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,645,511,744/602,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,873.05
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