Finding the Third Proportional to 598,608 and 897,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,608 and 897,884 is: 1,346,784.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,608 : 897,884 = 897,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,608/897,884 = 897,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,608x = 897,884 × 897,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,608x = 806,195,677,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,195,677,456/598,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,784.00
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