Finding the Third Proportional to 597,624 and 885,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,624 and 885,743 is: 1,312,766.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,624 : 885,743 = 885,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,624/885,743 = 885,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,624x = 885,743 × 885,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,624x = 784,540,662,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,540,662,049/597,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,766.32
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