Finding the Third Proportional to 597,976 and 926,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,976 and 926,853 is: 1,436,606.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,976 : 926,853 = 926,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,976/926,853 = 926,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,976x = 926,853 × 926,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,976x = 859,056,483,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,056,483,609/597,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,606.96
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