Finding the Third Proportional to 602,892 and 1,327,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,892 and 1,327,228 is: 2,921,807.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,892 : 1,327,228 = 1,327,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,892/1,327,228 = 1,327,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,892x = 1,327,228 × 1,327,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,892x = 1,761,534,163,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,761,534,163,984/602,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,921,807.16
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