Finding the Third Proportional to 602,799 and 820,909.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,799 and 820,909.50 is: 1,117,938.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,799 : 820,909.50 = 820,909.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,799/820,909.50 = 820,909.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,799x = 820,909.50 × 820,909.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,799x = 673,892,407,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,892,407,190.25/602,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,938.83
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