Finding the Third Proportional to 590,338 and 828,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,338 and 828,375 is: 1,162,393.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,338 : 828,375 = 828,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,338/828,375 = 828,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,338x = 828,375 × 828,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,338x = 686,205,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,205,140,625/590,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,393.65
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