Finding the Third Proportional to 582,898 and 926,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,898 and 926,859 is: 1,473,787.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,898 : 926,859 = 926,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,898/926,859 = 926,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,898x = 926,859 × 926,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,898x = 859,067,605,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,067,605,881/582,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,787.19
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