Finding the Third Proportional to 591,194 and 917,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,194 and 917,153 is: 1,422,831.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,194 : 917,153 = 917,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,194/917,153 = 917,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,194x = 917,153 × 917,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,194x = 841,169,625,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,169,625,409/591,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,831.80
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