Finding the Third Proportional to 596,486 and 903,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,486 and 903,414 is: 1,368,274.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,486 : 903,414 = 903,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,486/903,414 = 903,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,486x = 903,414 × 903,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,486x = 816,156,855,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,156,855,396/596,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,274.96
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