Finding the Third Proportional to 598,408 and 874,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,408 and 874,467 is: 1,277,878.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,408 : 874,467 = 874,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,408/874,467 = 874,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,408x = 874,467 × 874,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,408x = 764,692,534,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,692,534,089/598,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,878.19
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