Finding the Third Proportional to 602,937 and 1,255,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,937 and 1,255,491 is: 2,614,299.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,937 : 1,255,491 = 1,255,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,937/1,255,491 = 1,255,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,937x = 1,255,491 × 1,255,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,937x = 1,576,257,651,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,257,651,081/602,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,299.09
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