Finding the Third Proportional to 602,964 and 1,277,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,964 and 1,277,424 is: 2,706,317.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,964 : 1,277,424 = 1,277,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,964/1,277,424 = 1,277,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,964x = 1,277,424 × 1,277,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,964x = 1,631,812,075,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,812,075,776/602,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,317.58
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