Finding the Third Proportional to 586,024 and 890,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,024 and 890,272 is: 1,352,477.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,024 : 890,272 = 890,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,024/890,272 = 890,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,024x = 890,272 × 890,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,024x = 792,584,233,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,584,233,984/586,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,477.43
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