Finding the Third Proportional to 559,098 and 744,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,098 and 744,897 is: 992,440.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,098 : 744,897 = 744,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,098/744,897 = 744,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,098x = 744,897 × 744,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,098x = 554,871,540,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,871,540,609/559,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,440.58
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