Finding the Third Proportional to 588,900 and 934,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,900 and 934,006 is: 1,481,350.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,900 : 934,006 = 934,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,900/934,006 = 934,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,900x = 934,006 × 934,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,900x = 872,367,208,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,367,208,036/588,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,350.33
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