Finding the Third Proportional to 591,134 and 917,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,134 and 917,197 is: 1,423,112.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,134 : 917,197 = 917,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,134/917,197 = 917,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,134x = 917,197 × 917,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,134x = 841,250,336,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,250,336,809/591,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,112.76
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