Finding the Third Proportional to 579,546 and 922,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,546 and 922,167 is: 1,467,341.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,546 : 922,167 = 922,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,546/922,167 = 922,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,546x = 922,167 × 922,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,546x = 850,391,975,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,391,975,889/579,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,341.64
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