Finding the Third Proportional to 591,356 and 926,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,356 and 926,595 is: 1,451,880.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,356 : 926,595 = 926,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,356/926,595 = 926,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,356x = 926,595 × 926,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,356x = 858,578,294,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,578,294,025/591,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,880.58
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