Finding the Third Proportional to 600,756 and 839,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,756 and 839,896 is: 1,174,229.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,756 : 839,896 = 839,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,756/839,896 = 839,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,756x = 839,896 × 839,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,756x = 705,425,290,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,425,290,816/600,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,229.29
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