Finding the Third Proportional to 594,802 and 847,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,802 and 847,863 is: 1,208,589.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,802 : 847,863 = 847,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,802/847,863 = 847,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,802x = 847,863 × 847,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,802x = 718,871,666,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,871,666,769/594,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,589.86
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