Finding the Third Proportional to 598,672 and 904,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,672 and 904,227 is: 1,365,733.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,672 : 904,227 = 904,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,672/904,227 = 904,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,672x = 904,227 × 904,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,672x = 817,626,467,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,626,467,529/598,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365,733.60
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