Finding the Third Proportional to 602,914.50 and 959,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,914.50 and 959,724 is: 1,527,696.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,914.50 : 959,724 = 959,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,914.50/959,724 = 959,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,914.50x = 959,724 × 959,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,914.50x = 921,070,156,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,070,156,176/602,914.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,696.14
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