Finding the Third Proportional to 601,062 and 899,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,062 and 899,721 is: 1,346,779.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,062 : 899,721 = 899,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,062/899,721 = 899,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,062x = 899,721 × 899,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,062x = 809,497,877,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,497,877,841/601,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,779.33
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