Finding the Third Proportional to 591,621 and 846,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,621 and 846,027 is: 1,209,831.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,621 : 846,027 = 846,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,621/846,027 = 846,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,621x = 846,027 × 846,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,621x = 715,761,684,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,761,684,729/591,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,831.44
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