Finding the Third Proportional to 583,218 and 900,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,218 and 900,669 is: 1,390,911.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,218 : 900,669 = 900,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,218/900,669 = 900,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,218x = 900,669 × 900,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,218x = 811,204,647,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,204,647,561/583,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,911.54
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