Finding the Third Proportional to 596,240 and 902,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,240 and 902,064 is: 1,364,751.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,240 : 902,064 = 902,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,240/902,064 = 902,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,240x = 902,064 × 902,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,240x = 813,719,460,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,719,460,096/596,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,364,751.54
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