Finding the Third Proportional to 590,450 and 916,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,450 and 916,779 is: 1,423,463.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,450 : 916,779 = 916,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,450/916,779 = 916,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,450x = 916,779 × 916,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,450x = 840,483,734,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,483,734,841/590,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,463.01
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