Finding the Third Proportional to 292,114 and 598,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,114 and 598,044 is: 1,224,373.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,114 : 598,044 = 598,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,114/598,044 = 598,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,114x = 598,044 × 598,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,114x = 357,656,625,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,656,625,936/292,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,373.45
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