Finding the Third Proportional to 599,932 and 843,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,932 and 843,763 is: 1,186,694.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,932 : 843,763 = 843,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,932/843,763 = 843,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,932x = 843,763 × 843,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,932x = 711,936,000,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,936,000,169/599,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,694.49
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