Finding the Third Proportional to 602,936 and 933,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,936 and 933,168 is: 1,444,270.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,936 : 933,168 = 933,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,936/933,168 = 933,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,936x = 933,168 × 933,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,936x = 870,802,516,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,802,516,224/602,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,270.23
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