Finding the Third Proportional to 599,850 and 953,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,850 and 953,964 is: 1,517,124.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,850 : 953,964 = 953,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,850/953,964 = 953,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,850x = 953,964 × 953,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,850x = 910,047,313,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,047,313,296/599,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,124.80
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