Finding the Third Proportional to 436,970 and 598,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,970 and 598,023 is: 818,434.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,970 : 598,023 = 598,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,970/598,023 = 598,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,970x = 598,023 × 598,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,970x = 357,631,508,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,631,508,529/436,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,434.92
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