Finding the Third Proportional to 590,652 and 885,785.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,652 and 885,785.63 is: 1,328,389.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,652 : 885,785.63 = 885,785.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,652/885,785.63 = 885,785.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,652x = 885,785.63 × 885,785.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,652x = 784,616,173,456.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,616,173,456.64/590,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,389.94
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