Finding the Third Proportional to 581,790 and 900,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,790 and 900,333 is: 1,393,285.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,790 : 900,333 = 900,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,790/900,333 = 900,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,790x = 900,333 × 900,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,790x = 810,599,510,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,599,510,889/581,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,285.40
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