Finding the Third Proportional to 590,979 and 865,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,979 and 865,503 is: 1,267,550.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,979 : 865,503 = 865,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,979/865,503 = 865,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,979x = 865,503 × 865,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,979x = 749,095,443,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,095,443,009/590,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,550.02
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