Finding the Third Proportional to 596,112 and 901,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,112 and 901,872 is: 1,364,463.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,112 : 901,872 = 901,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,112/901,872 = 901,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,112x = 901,872 × 901,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,112x = 813,373,104,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,373,104,384/596,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364,463.56
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