Finding the Third Proportional to 589,095 and 906,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,095 and 906,606 is: 1,395,249.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,095 : 906,606 = 906,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,095/906,606 = 906,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,095x = 906,606 × 906,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,095x = 821,934,439,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,934,439,236/589,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,249.39
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