Finding the Third Proportional to 583,338 and 784,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,338 and 784,611 is: 1,055,330.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,338 : 784,611 = 784,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,338/784,611 = 784,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,338x = 784,611 × 784,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,338x = 615,614,421,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,614,421,321/583,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,330.57
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