Finding the Third Proportional to 602,824 and 911,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,824 and 911,996 is: 1,379,733.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,824 : 911,996 = 911,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,824/911,996 = 911,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,824x = 911,996 × 911,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,824x = 831,736,704,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,736,704,016/602,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,733.89
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