Finding the Third Proportional to 602,928 and 1,255,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,928 and 1,255,473 is: 2,614,263.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,928 : 1,255,473 = 1,255,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,928/1,255,473 = 1,255,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,928x = 1,255,473 × 1,255,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,928x = 1,576,212,453,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,212,453,729/602,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,263.15
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