Finding the Third Proportional to 588,654 and 911,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,654 and 911,277 is: 1,410,719.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,654 : 911,277 = 911,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,654/911,277 = 911,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,654x = 911,277 × 911,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,654x = 830,425,770,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,425,770,729/588,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,719.66
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