Finding the Third Proportional to 590,864 and 886,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,864 and 886,073 is: 1,328,775.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,864 : 886,073 = 886,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,864/886,073 = 886,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,864x = 886,073 × 886,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,864x = 785,125,361,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,125,361,329/590,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,775.08
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