Finding the Third Proportional to 579,024 and 894,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,024 and 894,783 is: 1,382,734.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,024 : 894,783 = 894,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,024/894,783 = 894,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,024x = 894,783 × 894,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,024x = 800,636,617,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,636,617,089/579,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,382,734.77
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