Finding the Third Proportional to 582,862 and 926,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,862 and 926,807 is: 1,473,712.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,862 : 926,807 = 926,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,862/926,807 = 926,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,862x = 926,807 × 926,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,862x = 858,971,215,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,971,215,249/582,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,712.84
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