Finding the Third Proportional to 592,463 and 846,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,463 and 846,635 is: 1,209,849.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,463 : 846,635 = 846,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,463/846,635 = 846,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,463x = 846,635 × 846,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,463x = 716,790,823,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,790,823,225/592,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,849.09
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