Finding the Third Proportional to 580,628 and 897,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,628 and 897,186 is: 1,386,331.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,628 : 897,186 = 897,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,628/897,186 = 897,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,628x = 897,186 × 897,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,628x = 804,942,718,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,942,718,596/580,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,331.21
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