Finding the Third Proportional to 588,576 and 911,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,576 and 911,178 is: 1,410,600.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,576 : 911,178 = 911,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,576/911,178 = 911,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,576x = 911,178 × 911,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,576x = 830,245,347,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,245,347,684/588,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,600.07
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