Finding the Third Proportional to 589,768 and 895,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,768 and 895,596 is: 1,360,013.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,768 : 895,596 = 895,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,768/895,596 = 895,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,768x = 895,596 × 895,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,768x = 802,092,195,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,092,195,216/589,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,013.08
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