Finding the Third Proportional to 598,628 and 929,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,628 and 929,420 is: 1,443,002.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,628 : 929,420 = 929,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,628/929,420 = 929,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,628x = 929,420 × 929,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,628x = 863,821,536,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,821,536,400/598,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,002.23
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