Finding the Third Proportional to 597,864 and 873,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,864 and 873,804 is: 1,277,102.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,864 : 873,804 = 873,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,864/873,804 = 873,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,864x = 873,804 × 873,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,864x = 763,533,430,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,533,430,416/597,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,102.20
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