Finding the Third Proportional to 602,466 and 1,304,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,466 and 1,304,114 is: 2,822,920.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,466 : 1,304,114 = 1,304,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,466/1,304,114 = 1,304,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,466x = 1,304,114 × 1,304,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,466x = 1,700,713,324,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,713,324,996/602,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,920.01
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