Finding the Third Proportional to 591,064 and 936,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,064 and 936,077 is: 1,482,479.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,064 : 936,077 = 936,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,064/936,077 = 936,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,064x = 936,077 × 936,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,064x = 876,240,149,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,240,149,929/591,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,479.31
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