Finding the Third Proportional to 590,842 and 916,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,842 and 916,611 is: 1,421,997.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,842 : 916,611 = 916,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,842/916,611 = 916,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,842x = 916,611 × 916,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,842x = 840,175,725,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,175,725,321/590,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,997.29
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