Finding the Third Proportional to 384,519 and 582,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,519 and 582,504 is: 882,429.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,519 : 582,504 = 582,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,519/582,504 = 582,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,519x = 582,504 × 582,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,519x = 339,310,910,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,310,910,016/384,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,429.50
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