Finding the Third Proportional to 596,541 and 903,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,541 and 903,492 is: 1,368,385.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,541 : 903,492 = 903,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,541/903,492 = 903,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,541x = 903,492 × 903,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,541x = 816,297,794,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,297,794,064/596,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,385.06
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