Finding the Third Proportional to 591,374 and 904,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,374 and 904,799 is: 1,384,337.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,374 : 904,799 = 904,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,374/904,799 = 904,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,374x = 904,799 × 904,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,374x = 818,661,230,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,661,230,401/591,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,337.54
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