Finding the Third Proportional to 597,034 and 924,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,034 and 924,399 is: 1,431,264.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,034 : 924,399 = 924,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,034/924,399 = 924,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,034x = 924,399 × 924,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,034x = 854,513,511,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,513,511,201/597,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,264.40
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