Finding the Third Proportional to 597,520 and 896,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,520 and 896,929 is: 1,346,367.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,520 : 896,929 = 896,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,520/896,929 = 896,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,520x = 896,929 × 896,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,520x = 804,481,631,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,481,631,041/597,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,367.70
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