Finding the Third Proportional to 591,472 and 926,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,472 and 926,600 is: 1,451,611.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,472 : 926,600 = 926,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,472/926,600 = 926,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,472x = 926,600 × 926,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,472x = 858,587,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,587,560,000/591,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,611.50
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