Finding the Third Proportional to 602,576 and 1,298,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,576 and 1,298,512 is: 2,798,208.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,576 : 1,298,512 = 1,298,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,576/1,298,512 = 1,298,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,576x = 1,298,512 × 1,298,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,576x = 1,686,133,414,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,686,133,414,144/602,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,798,208.71
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