Finding the Third Proportional to 596,502 and 903,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,502 and 903,440 is: 1,368,317.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,502 : 903,440 = 903,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,502/903,440 = 903,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,502x = 903,440 × 903,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,502x = 816,203,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,203,833,600/596,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,317.01
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