Finding the Third Proportional to 597,032 and 924,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,032 and 924,396 is: 1,431,259.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,032 : 924,396 = 924,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,032/924,396 = 924,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,032x = 924,396 × 924,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,032x = 854,507,964,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,507,964,816/597,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,259.91
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