Finding the Third Proportional to 591,130 and 936,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,130 and 936,178 is: 1,482,633.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,130 : 936,178 = 936,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,130/936,178 = 936,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,130x = 936,178 × 936,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,130x = 876,429,247,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,429,247,684/591,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,633.68
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