Finding the Third Proportional to 582,899 and 926,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,899 and 926,861 is: 1,473,791.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,899 : 926,861 = 926,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,899/926,861 = 926,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,899x = 926,861 × 926,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,899x = 859,071,313,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,071,313,321/582,899 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,791.02
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