Finding the Third Proportional to 591,783 and 837,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,783 and 837,360 is: 1,184,846.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,783 : 837,360 = 837,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,783/837,360 = 837,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,783x = 837,360 × 837,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,783x = 701,171,769,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,171,769,600/591,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,846.08
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