Finding the Third Proportional to 598,797 and 898,123.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,797 and 898,123.50 is: 1,347,077.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,797 : 898,123.50 = 898,123.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,797/898,123.50 = 898,123.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,797x = 898,123.50 × 898,123.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,797x = 806,625,821,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,625,821,252.25/598,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347,077.26
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