Finding the Third Proportional to 588,394 and 909,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,394 and 909,195 is: 1,404,901.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,394 : 909,195 = 909,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,394/909,195 = 909,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,394x = 909,195 × 909,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,394x = 826,635,548,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,635,548,025/588,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,901.39
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