Finding the Third Proportional to 596,170 and 901,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,170 and 901,963 is: 1,364,606.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,170 : 901,963 = 901,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,170/901,963 = 901,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,170x = 901,963 × 901,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,170x = 813,537,253,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,537,253,369/596,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364,606.16
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