Finding the Third Proportional to 593,808 and 917,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,808 and 917,388 is: 1,417,294.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,808 : 917,388 = 917,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,808/917,388 = 917,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,808x = 917,388 × 917,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,808x = 841,600,742,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,600,742,544/593,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,294.38
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