Finding the Third Proportional to 602,672 and 884,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,672 and 884,325 is: 1,297,605.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,672 : 884,325 = 884,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,672/884,325 = 884,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,672x = 884,325 × 884,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,672x = 782,030,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,030,705,625/602,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,605.84
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