Finding the Third Proportional to 592,247 and 866,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,247 and 866,244 is: 1,267,002.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,247 : 866,244 = 866,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,247/866,244 = 866,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,247x = 866,244 × 866,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,247x = 750,378,667,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,378,667,536/592,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,002.90
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