Finding the Third Proportional to 592,711 and 846,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,711 and 846,972 is: 1,210,305.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,711 : 846,972 = 846,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,711/846,972 = 846,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,711x = 846,972 × 846,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,711x = 717,361,568,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,361,568,784/592,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,305.81
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