Finding the Third Proportional to 599,929 and 843,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,929 and 843,760 is: 1,186,691.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,929 : 843,760 = 843,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,929/843,760 = 843,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,929x = 843,760 × 843,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,929x = 711,930,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,930,937,600/599,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,691.99
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