Finding the Third Proportional to 597,352 and 914,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,352 and 914,207 is: 1,399,132.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,352 : 914,207 = 914,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,352/914,207 = 914,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,352x = 914,207 × 914,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,352x = 835,774,438,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 835,774,438,849/597,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,132.24
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