Finding the Third Proportional to 593,290 and 943,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,290 and 943,287 is: 1,499,756.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,290 : 943,287 = 943,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,290/943,287 = 943,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,290x = 943,287 × 943,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,290x = 889,790,364,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,790,364,369/593,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,756.21
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