Finding the Third Proportional to 598,967 and 904,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,967 and 904,688 is: 1,366,453.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,967 : 904,688 = 904,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,967/904,688 = 904,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,967x = 904,688 × 904,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,967x = 818,460,377,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,460,377,344/598,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,453.21
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