Finding the Third Proportional to 598,852 and 904,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,852 and 904,515 is: 1,366,192.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,852 : 904,515 = 904,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,852/904,515 = 904,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,852x = 904,515 × 904,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,852x = 818,147,385,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,147,385,225/598,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,192.96
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