Finding the Third Proportional to 414,392 and 584,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,392 and 584,913 is: 825,602.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,392 : 584,913 = 584,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,392/584,913 = 584,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,392x = 584,913 × 584,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,392x = 342,123,217,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,123,217,569/414,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,602.85
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