Finding the Third Proportional to 592,974 and 887,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,974 and 887,841 is: 1,329,335.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,974 : 887,841 = 887,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,974/887,841 = 887,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,974x = 887,841 × 887,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,974x = 788,261,641,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,261,641,281/592,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,335.93
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