Finding the Third Proportional to 597,518 and 896,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,518 and 896,926 is: 1,346,363.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,518 : 896,926 = 896,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,518/896,926 = 896,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,518x = 896,926 × 896,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,518x = 804,476,249,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,476,249,476/597,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,363.20
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