Finding the Third Proportional to 598,948 and 904,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,948 and 904,647 is: 1,366,372.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,948 : 904,647 = 904,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,948/904,647 = 904,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,948x = 904,647 × 904,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,948x = 818,386,194,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,386,194,609/598,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,372.70
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