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Finding the Third Proportional to 602,548 and 799,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 602,548 and 799,660 is: 1,061,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,548 : 799,660 = 799,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,548/799,660 = 799,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,548x = 799,660 × 799,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,548x = 639,456,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,456,115,600/602,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,253.40

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