Finding the Third Proportional to 596,504 and 903,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,504 and 903,438 is: 1,368,306.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,504 : 903,438 = 903,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,504/903,438 = 903,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,504x = 903,438 × 903,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,504x = 816,200,219,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,200,219,844/596,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,306.36
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