Finding the Third Proportional to 582,624 and 886,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,624 and 886,095 is: 1,347,634.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,624 : 886,095 = 886,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,624/886,095 = 886,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,624x = 886,095 × 886,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,624x = 785,164,349,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,164,349,025/582,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347,634.75
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