Finding the Third Proportional to 581,722 and 893,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,722 and 893,846 is: 1,373,440.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,722 : 893,846 = 893,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,722/893,846 = 893,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,722x = 893,846 × 893,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,722x = 798,960,671,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,960,671,716/581,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,440.70
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