Finding the Third Proportional to 590,330 and 885,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,330 and 885,623 is: 1,328,626.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,330 : 885,623 = 885,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,330/885,623 = 885,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,330x = 885,623 × 885,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,330x = 784,328,098,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,328,098,129/590,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,626.53
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