Finding the Third Proportional to 598,610 and 897,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,610 and 897,887 is: 1,346,788.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,610 : 897,887 = 897,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,610/897,887 = 897,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,610x = 897,887 × 897,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,610x = 806,201,064,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,201,064,769/598,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,788.50
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