Finding the Third Proportional to 589,848 and 889,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,848 and 889,605 is: 1,341,696.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,848 : 889,605 = 889,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,848/889,605 = 889,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,848x = 889,605 × 889,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,848x = 791,397,056,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,397,056,025/589,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,696.60
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