Finding the Third Proportional to 598,650 and 929,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,650 and 929,457 is: 1,443,064.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,650 : 929,457 = 929,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,650/929,457 = 929,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,650x = 929,457 × 929,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,650x = 863,890,314,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,890,314,849/598,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,064.09
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