Finding the Third Proportional to 599,362 and 843,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,362 and 843,105 is: 1,185,971.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,362 : 843,105 = 843,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,362/843,105 = 843,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,362x = 843,105 × 843,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,362x = 710,826,041,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,826,041,025/599,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,971.15
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