Finding the Third Proportional to 602,546 and 1,285,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,546 and 1,285,156 is: 2,741,078.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,546 : 1,285,156 = 1,285,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,546/1,285,156 = 1,285,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,546x = 1,285,156 × 1,285,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,546x = 1,651,625,944,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,651,625,944,336/602,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,078.60
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