Finding the Third Proportional to 598,941 and 904,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,941 and 904,649 is: 1,366,394.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,941 : 904,649 = 904,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,941/904,649 = 904,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,941x = 904,649 × 904,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,941x = 818,389,813,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,389,813,201/598,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,394.71
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