Finding the Third Proportional to 289,239 and 592,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,239 and 592,571 is: 1,214,014.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,239 : 592,571 = 592,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,239/592,571 = 592,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,239x = 592,571 × 592,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,239x = 351,140,390,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,140,390,041/289,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,014.67
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