Finding the Third Proportional to 602,970 and 1,310,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,970 and 1,310,916 is: 2,850,060.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,970 : 1,310,916 = 1,310,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,970/1,310,916 = 1,310,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,970x = 1,310,916 × 1,310,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,970x = 1,718,500,759,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,718,500,759,056/602,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,060.13
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