Finding the Third Proportional to 597,972 and 926,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,972 and 926,847 is: 1,436,597.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,972 : 926,847 = 926,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,972/926,847 = 926,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,972x = 926,847 × 926,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,972x = 859,045,361,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,045,361,409/597,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,597.97
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