Finding the Third Proportional to 596,106 and 901,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,106 and 901,863 is: 1,364,450.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,106 : 901,863 = 901,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,106/901,863 = 901,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,106x = 901,863 × 901,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,106x = 813,356,870,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,356,870,769/596,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364,450.07
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