Finding the Third Proportional to 594,884 and 893,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,884 and 893,651 is: 1,342,466.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,884 : 893,651 = 893,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,884/893,651 = 893,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,884x = 893,651 × 893,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,884x = 798,612,109,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,612,109,801/594,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,466.95
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