Finding the Third Proportional to 591,474 and 926,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,474 and 926,603 is: 1,451,616.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,474 : 926,603 = 926,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,474/926,603 = 926,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,474x = 926,603 × 926,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,474x = 858,593,119,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,593,119,609/591,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,616.00
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