Finding the Third Proportional to 591,622 and 846,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,622 and 846,026 is: 1,209,826.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,622 : 846,026 = 846,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,622/846,026 = 846,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,622x = 846,026 × 846,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,622x = 715,759,992,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,759,992,676/591,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,826.53
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