Finding the Third Proportional to 591,138 and 917,202.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,138 and 917,202.75 is: 1,423,120.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,138 : 917,202.75 = 917,202.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,138/917,202.75 = 917,202.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,138x = 917,202.75 × 917,202.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,138x = 841,260,884,607.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,260,884,607.56/591,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,120.97
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