Finding the Third Proportional to 590,884 and 886,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,884 and 886,109 is: 1,328,838.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,884 : 886,109 = 886,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,884/886,109 = 886,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,884x = 886,109 × 886,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,884x = 785,189,159,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,189,159,881/590,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,838.08
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