Finding the Third Proportional to 598,977 and 904,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,977 and 904,698 is: 1,366,460.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,977 : 904,698 = 904,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,977/904,698 = 904,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,977x = 904,698 × 904,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,977x = 818,478,471,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,478,471,204/598,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,460.60
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