Finding the Third Proportional to 598,500 and 919,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,500 and 919,878 is: 1,413,827.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,500 : 919,878 = 919,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,500/919,878 = 919,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,500x = 919,878 × 919,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,500x = 846,175,534,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,175,534,884/598,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,827.13
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