Finding the Third Proportional to 602,559 and 799,679.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,559 and 799,679.25 is: 1,061,285.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,559 : 799,679.25 = 799,679.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,559/799,679.25 = 799,679.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,559x = 799,679.25 × 799,679.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,559x = 639,486,902,880.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,486,902,880.56/602,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,285.12
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