Finding the Third Proportional to 595,240 and 898,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,240 and 898,227 is: 1,355,439.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,240 : 898,227 = 898,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,240/898,227 = 898,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,240x = 898,227 × 898,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,240x = 806,811,743,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,811,743,529/595,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,439.39
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