Finding the Third Proportional to 580,454 and 896,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,454 and 896,949 is: 1,386,014.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,454 : 896,949 = 896,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,454/896,949 = 896,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,454x = 896,949 × 896,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,454x = 804,517,508,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,517,508,601/580,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,014.24
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