Finding the Third Proportional to 581,888 and 903,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,888 and 903,099 is: 1,401,623.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,888 : 903,099 = 903,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,888/903,099 = 903,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,888x = 903,099 × 903,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,888x = 815,587,803,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,587,803,801/581,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,623.34
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