Finding the Third Proportional to 289,218 and 592,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,218 and 592,527 is: 1,213,922.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,218 : 592,527 = 592,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,218/592,527 = 592,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,218x = 592,527 × 592,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,218x = 351,088,245,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,088,245,729/289,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,213,922.53
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