Finding the Third Proportional to 597,960 and 926,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,960 and 926,829 is: 1,436,571.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,960 : 926,829 = 926,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,960/926,829 = 926,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,960x = 926,829 × 926,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,960x = 859,011,995,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,011,995,241/597,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,571.00
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