Finding the Third Proportional to 598,965 and 904,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,965 and 904,685 is: 1,366,448.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,965 : 904,685 = 904,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,965/904,685 = 904,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,965x = 904,685 × 904,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,965x = 818,454,949,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,454,949,225/598,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,448.71
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