Finding the Third Proportional to 591,944 and 837,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,944 and 837,600 is: 1,185,202.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,944 : 837,600 = 837,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,944/837,600 = 837,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,944x = 837,600 × 837,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,944x = 701,573,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,573,760,000/591,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,202.92
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