Finding the Third Proportional to 504,603 and 596,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,603 and 596,763 is: 705,754.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,603 : 596,763 = 596,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,603/596,763 = 596,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,603x = 596,763 × 596,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,603x = 356,126,078,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,126,078,169/504,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,754.98
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