Finding the Third Proportional to 580,928 and 912,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,928 and 912,896 is: 1,434,565.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,928 : 912,896 = 912,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,928/912,896 = 912,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,928x = 912,896 × 912,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,928x = 833,379,106,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,379,106,816/580,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,434,565.22
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