Finding the Third Proportional to 597,971 and 923,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,971 and 923,396 is: 1,425,922.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,971 : 923,396 = 923,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,971/923,396 = 923,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,971x = 923,396 × 923,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,971x = 852,660,172,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,660,172,816/597,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,922.28
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