Finding the Third Proportional to 600,420 and 913,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,420 and 913,003 is: 1,388,318.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,420 : 913,003 = 913,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,420/913,003 = 913,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,420x = 913,003 × 913,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,420x = 833,574,478,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,574,478,009/600,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,318.97
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