Finding the Third Proportional to 583,375 and 899,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,375 and 899,952 is: 1,388,324.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,375 : 899,952 = 899,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,375/899,952 = 899,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,375x = 899,952 × 899,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,375x = 809,913,602,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,913,602,304/583,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,324.15
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