Finding the Third Proportional to 253,628 and 599,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,628 and 599,802 is: 1,418,464.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,628 : 599,802 = 599,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,628/599,802 = 599,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,628x = 599,802 × 599,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,628x = 359,762,439,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,762,439,204/253,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,464.99
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