Finding the Third Proportional to 598,430 and 874,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,430 and 874,500 is: 1,277,927.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,430 : 874,500 = 874,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,430/874,500 = 874,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,430x = 874,500 × 874,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,430x = 764,750,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,750,250,000/598,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,927.66
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