Finding the Third Proportional to 599,949 and 843,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,949 and 843,898 is: 1,187,040.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,949 : 843,898 = 843,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,949/843,898 = 843,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,949x = 843,898 × 843,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,949x = 712,163,834,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,163,834,404/599,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,040.62
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