Finding the Third Proportional to 602,754 and 1,289,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,754 and 1,289,397 is: 2,758,247.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,754 : 1,289,397 = 1,289,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,754/1,289,397 = 1,289,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,754x = 1,289,397 × 1,289,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,754x = 1,662,544,623,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,544,623,609/602,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,758,247.35
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