Finding the Third Proportional to 597,294 and 924,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,294 and 924,831 is: 1,431,978.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,294 : 924,831 = 924,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,294/924,831 = 924,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,294x = 924,831 × 924,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,294x = 855,312,378,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,312,378,561/597,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,978.86
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