Finding the Third Proportional to 604,584 and 903,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,584 and 903,717 is: 1,350,853.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,584 : 903,717 = 903,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,584/903,717 = 903,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,584x = 903,717 × 903,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,584x = 816,704,416,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,704,416,089/604,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,853.51
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