Finding the Third Proportional to 587,334 and 933,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,334 and 933,513 is: 1,483,732.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,334 : 933,513 = 933,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,334/933,513 = 933,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,334x = 933,513 × 933,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,334x = 871,446,521,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,446,521,169/587,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,732.46
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