Finding the Third Proportional to 598,676 and 904,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,676 and 904,233 is: 1,365,742.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,676 : 904,233 = 904,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,676/904,233 = 904,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,676x = 904,233 × 904,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,676x = 817,637,318,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,637,318,289/598,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365,742.60
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