Finding the Third Proportional to 591,269 and 913,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,269 and 913,146 is: 1,410,247.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,269 : 913,146 = 913,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,269/913,146 = 913,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,269x = 913,146 × 913,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,269x = 833,835,617,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,835,617,316/591,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,247.48
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