Finding the Third Proportional to 602,469 and 1,304,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,469 and 1,304,130 is: 2,822,975.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,469 : 1,304,130 = 1,304,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,469/1,304,130 = 1,304,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,469x = 1,304,130 × 1,304,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,469x = 1,700,755,056,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,755,056,900/602,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,975.22
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