Finding the Third Proportional to 602,922 and 959,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,922 and 959,733 is: 1,527,705.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,922 : 959,733 = 959,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,922/959,733 = 959,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,922x = 959,733 × 959,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,922x = 921,087,431,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,087,431,289/602,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,705.79
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