Finding the Third Proportional to 602,876 and 803,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,876 and 803,673 is: 1,071,348.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,876 : 803,673 = 803,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,876/803,673 = 803,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,876x = 803,673 × 803,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,876x = 645,890,290,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,890,290,929/602,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,348.49
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