Finding the Third Proportional to 599,656 and 911,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,656 and 911,760 is: 1,386,305.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,656 : 911,760 = 911,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,656/911,760 = 911,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,656x = 911,760 × 911,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,656x = 831,306,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,306,297,600/599,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,305.31
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