Finding the Third Proportional to 581,184 and 784,984.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,184 and 784,984.50 is: 1,060,250.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,184 : 784,984.50 = 784,984.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,184/784,984.50 = 784,984.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,184x = 784,984.50 × 784,984.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,184x = 616,200,665,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,200,665,240.25/581,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,250.57
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