Finding the Third Proportional to 602,496 and 1,298,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,496 and 1,298,376 is: 2,797,994.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,496 : 1,298,376 = 1,298,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,496/1,298,376 = 1,298,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,496x = 1,298,376 × 1,298,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,496x = 1,685,780,237,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,780,237,376/602,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,797,994.07
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