Finding the Third Proportional to 592,218 and 844,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,218 and 844,034 is: 1,202,924.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,218 : 844,034 = 844,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,218/844,034 = 844,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,218x = 844,034 × 844,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,218x = 712,393,393,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,393,393,156/592,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,924.25
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