Finding the Third Proportional to 597,690 and 914,699.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,690 and 914,699.25 is: 1,399,847.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,690 : 914,699.25 = 914,699.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,690/914,699.25 = 914,699.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,690x = 914,699.25 × 914,699.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,690x = 836,674,717,950.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,674,717,950.56/597,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,847.28
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