Finding the Third Proportional to 599,868 and 953,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,868 and 953,992 is: 1,517,168.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,868 : 953,992 = 953,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,868/953,992 = 953,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,868x = 953,992 × 953,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,868x = 910,100,736,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,100,736,064/599,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,168.34
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