Finding the Third Proportional to 595,392 and 859,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,392 and 859,104 is: 1,239,619.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,392 : 859,104 = 859,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,392/859,104 = 859,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,392x = 859,104 × 859,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,392x = 738,059,682,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,059,682,816/595,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,619.75
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