Finding the Third Proportional to 602,954 and 1,310,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,954 and 1,310,883 is: 2,849,992.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,954 : 1,310,883 = 1,310,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,954/1,310,883 = 1,310,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,954x = 1,310,883 × 1,310,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,954x = 1,718,414,239,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,718,414,239,689/602,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,992.27
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