Finding the Third Proportional to 588,732 and 932,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,732 and 932,706 is: 1,477,651.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,732 : 932,706 = 932,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,732/932,706 = 932,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,732x = 932,706 × 932,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,732x = 869,940,482,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,940,482,436/588,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,651.09
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