Finding the Third Proportional to 602,909 and 830,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,909 and 830,544 is: 1,144,125.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,909 : 830,544 = 830,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,909/830,544 = 830,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,909x = 830,544 × 830,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,909x = 689,803,335,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,803,335,936/602,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,125.13
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