Finding the Third Proportional to 589,356 and 888,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,356 and 888,975 is: 1,340,915.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,356 : 888,975 = 888,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,356/888,975 = 888,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,356x = 888,975 × 888,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,356x = 790,276,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,276,550,625/589,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,915.42
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