Finding the Third Proportional to 602,724 and 933,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,724 and 933,858 is: 1,446,915.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,724 : 933,858 = 933,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,724/933,858 = 933,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,724x = 933,858 × 933,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,724x = 872,090,764,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,090,764,164/602,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,915.61
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