Finding the Third Proportional to 592,562 and 903,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,562 and 903,426 is: 1,377,372.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,562 : 903,426 = 903,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,562/903,426 = 903,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,562x = 903,426 × 903,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,562x = 816,178,537,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,178,537,476/592,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,372.39
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