Finding the Third Proportional to 582,206 and 925,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,206 and 925,799 is: 1,472,165.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,206 : 925,799 = 925,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,206/925,799 = 925,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,206x = 925,799 × 925,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,206x = 857,103,788,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,103,788,401/582,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,165.85
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