Finding the Third Proportional to 594,911 and 893,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,911 and 893,683 is: 1,342,502.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,911 : 893,683 = 893,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,911/893,683 = 893,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,911x = 893,683 × 893,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,911x = 798,669,304,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,669,304,489/594,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,502.16
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