Finding the Third Proportional to 601,004 and 935,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,004 and 935,958 is: 1,457,589.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,004 : 935,958 = 935,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,004/935,958 = 935,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,004x = 935,958 × 935,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,004x = 876,017,377,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,017,377,764/601,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,589.93
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