Finding the Third Proportional to 602,570 and 799,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,570 and 799,692 is: 1,061,299.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,570 : 799,692 = 799,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,570/799,692 = 799,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,570x = 799,692 × 799,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,570x = 639,507,294,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,507,294,864/602,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,299.59
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