Finding the Third Proportional to 602,936 and 959,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,936 and 959,753.50 is: 1,527,735.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,936 : 959,753.50 = 959,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,936/959,753.50 = 959,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,936x = 959,753.50 × 959,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,936x = 921,126,780,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,126,780,762.25/602,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,735.58
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