Finding the Third Proportional to 602,938 and 933,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,938 and 933,171 is: 1,444,274.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,938 : 933,171 = 933,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,938/933,171 = 933,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,938x = 933,171 × 933,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,938x = 870,808,115,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,808,115,241/602,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,274.73
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