Finding the Third Proportional to 602,869 and 818,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,869 and 818,713 is: 1,111,835.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,869 : 818,713 = 818,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,869/818,713 = 818,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,869x = 818,713 × 818,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,869x = 670,290,976,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,290,976,369/602,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,835.20
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