Finding the Third Proportional to 602,521 and 933,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,521 and 933,538 is: 1,446,411.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,521 : 933,538 = 933,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,521/933,538 = 933,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,521x = 933,538 × 933,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,521x = 871,493,197,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,493,197,444/602,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,411.32
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