Finding the Third Proportional to 600,984 and 899,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,984 and 899,568 is: 1,346,496.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,984 : 899,568 = 899,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,984/899,568 = 899,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,984x = 899,568 × 899,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,984x = 809,222,586,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,222,586,624/600,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,496.06
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