Finding the Third Proportional to 590,452 and 916,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,452 and 916,784 is: 1,423,473.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,452 : 916,784 = 916,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,452/916,784 = 916,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,452x = 916,784 × 916,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,452x = 840,492,902,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,492,902,656/590,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,473.72
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