Finding the Third Proportional to 590,846 and 916,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,846 and 916,618 is: 1,422,009.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,846 : 916,618 = 916,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,846/916,618 = 916,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,846x = 916,618 × 916,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,846x = 840,188,557,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,188,557,924/590,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,009.39
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