Finding the Third Proportional to 592,614 and 941,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,614 and 941,409 is: 1,495,494.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,614 : 941,409 = 941,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,614/941,409 = 941,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,614x = 941,409 × 941,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,614x = 886,250,905,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,250,905,281/592,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,494.38
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