Finding the Third Proportional to 592,868 and 887,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,868 and 887,674 is: 1,329,073.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,868 : 887,674 = 887,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,868/887,674 = 887,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,868x = 887,674 × 887,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,868x = 787,965,130,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 787,965,130,276/592,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,073.47
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