Finding the Third Proportional to 601,088 and 899,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,088 and 899,757 is: 1,346,828.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,088 : 899,757 = 899,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,088/899,757 = 899,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,088x = 899,757 × 899,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,088x = 809,562,659,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,562,659,049/601,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,828.85
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