Finding the Third Proportional to 596,506 and 903,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,506 and 903,447 is: 1,368,329.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,506 : 903,447 = 903,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,506/903,447 = 903,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,506x = 903,447 × 903,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,506x = 816,216,481,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,216,481,809/596,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,329.04
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