Finding the Third Proportional to 602,470 and 1,304,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,470 and 1,304,122 is: 2,822,935.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,470 : 1,304,122 = 1,304,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,470/1,304,122 = 1,304,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,470x = 1,304,122 × 1,304,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,470x = 1,700,734,190,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,734,190,884/602,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,935.90
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