Finding the Third Proportional to 596,502 and 903,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,502 and 903,435 is: 1,368,301.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,502 : 903,435 = 903,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,502/903,435 = 903,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,502x = 903,435 × 903,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,502x = 816,194,799,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,194,799,225/596,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,301.87
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