Finding the Third Proportional to 595,292 and 898,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,292 and 898,476 is: 1,356,072.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,292 : 898,476 = 898,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,292/898,476 = 898,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,292x = 898,476 × 898,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,292x = 807,259,122,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,259,122,576/595,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,072.52
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