Finding the Third Proportional to 592,330 and 844,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,330 and 844,190 is: 1,203,141.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,330 : 844,190 = 844,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,330/844,190 = 844,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,330x = 844,190 × 844,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,330x = 712,656,756,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,656,756,100/592,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,141.42
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