Finding the Third Proportional to 592,492 and 962,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,492 and 962,502 is: 1,563,582.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,492 : 962,502 = 962,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,492/962,502 = 962,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,492x = 962,502 × 962,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,492x = 926,410,100,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,410,100,004/592,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,582.46
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