Finding the Third Proportional to 581,654 and 873,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,654 and 873,095 is: 1,310,564.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,654 : 873,095 = 873,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,654/873,095 = 873,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,654x = 873,095 × 873,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,654x = 762,294,879,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,294,879,025/581,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,564.15
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