Finding the Third Proportional to 596,490 and 903,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,490 and 903,423 is: 1,368,293.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,490 : 903,423 = 903,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,490/903,423 = 903,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,490x = 903,423 × 903,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,490x = 816,173,116,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,173,116,929/596,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,293.04
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