Finding the Third Proportional to 599,877 and 919,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,877 and 919,860 is: 1,410,526.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,877 : 919,860 = 919,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,877/919,860 = 919,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,877x = 919,860 × 919,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,877x = 846,142,419,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,142,419,600/599,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,526.52
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