Finding the Third Proportional to 602,931 and 1,255,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,931 and 1,255,477 is: 2,614,266.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,931 : 1,255,477 = 1,255,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,931/1,255,477 = 1,255,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,931x = 1,255,477 × 1,255,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,931x = 1,576,222,497,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,222,497,529/602,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,266.80
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