Finding the Third Proportional to 591,050 and 936,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,050 and 936,057 is: 1,482,451.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,050 : 936,057 = 936,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,050/936,057 = 936,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,050x = 936,057 × 936,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,050x = 876,202,707,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,202,707,249/591,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,451.07
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