Finding the Third Proportional to 592,726 and 919,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,726 and 919,167 is: 1,425,393.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,726 : 919,167 = 919,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,726/919,167 = 919,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,726x = 919,167 × 919,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,726x = 844,867,973,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,867,973,889/592,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,393.81
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