Finding the Third Proportional to 599,644 and 911,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,644 and 911,744 is: 1,386,284.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,644 : 911,744 = 911,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,644/911,744 = 911,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,644x = 911,744 × 911,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,644x = 831,277,121,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,277,121,536/599,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,284.40
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