Finding the Third Proportional to 594,757 and 892,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,757 and 892,317 is: 1,338,747.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,757 : 892,317 = 892,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,757/892,317 = 892,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,757x = 892,317 × 892,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,757x = 796,229,628,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,229,628,489/594,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,338,747.81
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