Finding the Third Proportional to 601,106 and 899,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,106 and 899,775 is: 1,346,842.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,106 : 899,775 = 899,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,106/899,775 = 899,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,106x = 899,775 × 899,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,106x = 809,595,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,595,050,625/601,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,842.40
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