Finding the Third Proportional to 602,644 and 911,741.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,644 and 911,741.50 is: 1,379,375.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,644 : 911,741.50 = 911,741.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,644/911,741.50 = 911,741.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,644x = 911,741.50 × 911,741.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,644x = 831,272,562,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,272,562,822.25/602,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,375.82
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