Finding the Third Proportional to 588,376 and 909,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,376 and 909,191 is: 1,404,932.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,376 : 909,191 = 909,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,376/909,191 = 909,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,376x = 909,191 × 909,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,376x = 826,628,274,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,628,274,481/588,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,932.01
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