Finding the Third Proportional to 592,298 and 866,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,298 and 866,233 is: 1,266,861.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,298 : 866,233 = 866,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,298/866,233 = 866,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,298x = 866,233 × 866,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,298x = 750,359,610,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,359,610,289/592,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,861.63
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