Finding the Third Proportional to 588,642 and 911,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,642 and 911,259 is: 1,410,692.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,642 : 911,259 = 911,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,642/911,259 = 911,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,642x = 911,259 × 911,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,642x = 830,392,965,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,392,965,081/588,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,692.69
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