Finding the Third Proportional to 602,874.50 and 932,649.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,874.50 and 932,649.75 is: 1,442,813.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,874.50 : 932,649.75 = 932,649.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,874.50/932,649.75 = 932,649.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,874.50x = 932,649.75 × 932,649.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,874.50x = 869,835,556,175.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,835,556,175.06/602,874.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,442,813.65
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