Finding the Third Proportional to 591,354 and 926,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,354 and 926,593 is: 1,451,879.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,354 : 926,593 = 926,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,354/926,593 = 926,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,354x = 926,593 × 926,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,354x = 858,574,587,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,574,587,649/591,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,879.23
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