Finding the Third Proportional to 590,436 and 939,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,436 and 939,957 is: 1,496,384.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,436 : 939,957 = 939,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,436/939,957 = 939,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,436x = 939,957 × 939,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,436x = 883,519,161,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,519,161,849/590,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,384.30
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