Finding the Third Proportional to 601,434 and 846,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,434 and 846,203 is: 1,190,587.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,434 : 846,203 = 846,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,434/846,203 = 846,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,434x = 846,203 × 846,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,434x = 716,059,517,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,059,517,209/601,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,587.03
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