Finding the Third Proportional to 598,218 and 919,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,218 and 919,497 is: 1,413,322.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,218 : 919,497 = 919,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,218/919,497 = 919,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,218x = 919,497 × 919,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,218x = 845,474,733,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,474,733,009/598,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,322.12
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