Finding the Third Proportional to 598,632 and 929,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,632 and 929,427 is: 1,443,014.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,632 : 929,427 = 929,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,632/929,427 = 929,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,632x = 929,427 × 929,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,632x = 863,834,548,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,834,548,329/598,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,014.32
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