Finding the Third Proportional to 591,129 and 936,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,129 and 936,176 is: 1,482,629.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,129 : 936,176 = 936,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,129/936,176 = 936,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,129x = 936,176 × 936,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,129x = 876,425,502,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,425,502,976/591,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,629.85
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