Finding the Third Proportional to 597,948 and 805,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,948 and 805,563 is: 1,085,264.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,948 : 805,563 = 805,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,948/805,563 = 805,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,948x = 805,563 × 805,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,948x = 648,931,746,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,931,746,969/597,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,264.52
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