Finding the Third Proportional to 601,247 and 898,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,247 and 898,954 is: 1,344,070.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,247 : 898,954 = 898,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,247/898,954 = 898,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,247x = 898,954 × 898,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,247x = 808,118,294,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,118,294,116/601,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,070.40
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