Finding the Third Proportional to 589,186 and 921,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,186 and 921,691 is: 1,441,844.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,186 : 921,691 = 921,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,186/921,691 = 921,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,186x = 921,691 × 921,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,186x = 849,514,299,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,514,299,481/589,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,844.00
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