Finding the Third Proportional to 590,467 and 885,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,467 and 885,546 is: 1,328,087.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,467 : 885,546 = 885,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,467/885,546 = 885,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,467x = 885,546 × 885,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,467x = 784,191,718,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,191,718,116/590,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,087.29
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