Finding the Third Proportional to 597,926 and 873,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,926 and 873,867 is: 1,277,153.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,926 : 873,867 = 873,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,926/873,867 = 873,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,926x = 873,867 × 873,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,926x = 763,643,533,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,643,533,689/597,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,153.92
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