Finding the Third Proportional to 602,753 and 1,289,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,753 and 1,289,396 is: 2,758,247.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,753 : 1,289,396 = 1,289,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,753/1,289,396 = 1,289,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,753x = 1,289,396 × 1,289,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,753x = 1,662,542,044,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,542,044,816/602,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,758,247.65
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