Finding the Third Proportional to 591,480 and 926,646.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,480 and 926,646.75 is: 1,451,738.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,480 : 926,646.75 = 926,646.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,480/926,646.75 = 926,646.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,480x = 926,646.75 × 926,646.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,480x = 858,674,199,285.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,674,199,285.56/591,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,738.35
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