Finding the Third Proportional to 588,648 and 911,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,648 and 911,268 is: 1,410,706.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,648 : 911,268 = 911,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,648/911,268 = 911,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,648x = 911,268 × 911,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,648x = 830,409,367,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,409,367,824/588,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,706.17
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