Finding the Third Proportional to 598,956 and 904,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,956 and 904,671 is: 1,366,426.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,956 : 904,671 = 904,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,956/904,671 = 904,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,956x = 904,671 × 904,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,956x = 818,429,618,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,429,618,241/598,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,426.95
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