Finding the Third Proportional to 592,618 and 941,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,618 and 941,415 is: 1,495,503.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,618 : 941,415 = 941,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,618/941,415 = 941,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,618x = 941,415 × 941,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,618x = 886,262,202,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,262,202,225/592,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,503.35
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