Finding the Third Proportional to 598,084 and 891,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,084 and 891,942 is: 1,330,181.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,084 : 891,942 = 891,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,084/891,942 = 891,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,084x = 891,942 × 891,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,084x = 795,560,531,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 795,560,531,364/598,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,330,181.93
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