Finding the Third Proportional to 289,929 and 588,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,929 and 588,054 is: 1,192,731.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,929 : 588,054 = 588,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,929/588,054 = 588,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,929x = 588,054 × 588,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,929x = 345,807,506,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,807,506,916/289,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,731.69
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