Finding the Third Proportional to 559,313 and 886,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,313 and 886,058 is: 1,403,684.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,313 : 886,058 = 886,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,313/886,058 = 886,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,313x = 886,058 × 886,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,313x = 785,098,779,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,098,779,364/559,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,684.13
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