Finding the Third Proportional to 582,654 and 915,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,654 and 915,549 is: 1,438,641.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,654 : 915,549 = 915,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,654/915,549 = 915,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,654x = 915,549 × 915,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,654x = 838,229,971,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,229,971,401/582,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,641.07
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