Finding the Third Proportional to 594,983 and 906,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,983 and 906,419 is: 1,380,872.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,983 : 906,419 = 906,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,983/906,419 = 906,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,983x = 906,419 × 906,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,983x = 821,595,403,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,595,403,561/594,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,872.06
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