Finding the Third Proportional to 425,794 and 592,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,794 and 592,027 is: 823,158.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,794 : 592,027 = 592,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,794/592,027 = 592,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,794x = 592,027 × 592,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,794x = 350,495,968,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,495,968,729/425,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,158.54
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