Finding the Third Proportional to 590,670 and 885,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,670 and 885,813 is: 1,328,431.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,670 : 885,813 = 885,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,670/885,813 = 885,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,670x = 885,813 × 885,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,670x = 784,664,670,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,664,670,969/590,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,431.56
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