Finding the Third Proportional to 582,604 and 904,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,604 and 904,145 is: 1,403,145.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,604 : 904,145 = 904,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,604/904,145 = 904,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,604x = 904,145 × 904,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,604x = 817,478,181,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,478,181,025/582,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,145.50
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