Finding the Third Proportional to 595,320 and 906,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,320 and 906,956 is: 1,381,726.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,320 : 906,956 = 906,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,320/906,956 = 906,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,320x = 906,956 × 906,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,320x = 822,569,185,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,569,185,936/595,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,726.11
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