Finding the Third Proportional to 588,746 and 933,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,746 and 933,788 is: 1,481,046.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,746 : 933,788 = 933,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,746/933,788 = 933,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,746x = 933,788 × 933,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,746x = 871,960,028,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,960,028,944/588,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,046.20
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