Finding the Third Proportional to 588,973 and 934,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,973 and 934,122 is: 1,481,534.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,973 : 934,122 = 934,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,973/934,122 = 934,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,973x = 934,122 × 934,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,973x = 872,583,910,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,583,910,884/588,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,534.66
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