Finding the Third Proportional to 425,808 and 592,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,808 and 592,048 is: 823,189.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,808 : 592,048 = 592,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,808/592,048 = 592,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,808x = 592,048 × 592,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,808x = 350,520,834,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,520,834,304/425,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,189.88
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