Finding the Third Proportional to 602,630 and 1,297,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,630 and 1,297,511 is: 2,793,645.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,630 : 1,297,511 = 1,297,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,630/1,297,511 = 1,297,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,630x = 1,297,511 × 1,297,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,630x = 1,683,534,795,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,534,795,121/602,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,793,645.84
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