Finding the Third Proportional to 590,326 and 885,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,326 and 885,617 is: 1,328,617.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,326 : 885,617 = 885,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,326/885,617 = 885,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,326x = 885,617 × 885,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,326x = 784,317,470,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,317,470,689/590,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,617.53
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