Finding the Third Proportional to 598,506 and 839,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,506 and 839,823 is: 1,178,438.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,506 : 839,823 = 839,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,506/839,823 = 839,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,506x = 839,823 × 839,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,506x = 705,302,671,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,302,671,329/598,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,438.76
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