Finding the Third Proportional to 591,132 and 917,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,132 and 917,194 is: 1,423,108.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,132 : 917,194 = 917,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,132/917,194 = 917,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,132x = 917,194 × 917,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,132x = 841,244,833,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,244,833,636/591,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,108.26
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