Finding the Third Proportional to 583,070 and 876,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,070 and 876,405 is: 1,317,313.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,070 : 876,405 = 876,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,070/876,405 = 876,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,070x = 876,405 × 876,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,070x = 768,085,724,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,085,724,025/583,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,313.06
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