Finding the Third Proportional to 588,904 and 918,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,904 and 918,348 is: 1,432,089.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,904 : 918,348 = 918,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,904/918,348 = 918,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,904x = 918,348 × 918,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,904x = 843,363,049,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,363,049,104/588,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,089.18
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