Finding the Third Proportional to 391,056 and 584,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,056 and 584,838 is: 874,645.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,056 : 584,838 = 584,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,056/584,838 = 584,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,056x = 584,838 × 584,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,056x = 342,035,486,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,035,486,244/391,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,645.80
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