Finding the Third Proportional to 592,568 and 846,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,568 and 846,776 is: 1,210,037.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,568 : 846,776 = 846,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,568/846,776 = 846,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,568x = 846,776 × 846,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,568x = 717,029,594,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,029,594,176/592,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,037.66
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