Finding the Third Proportional to 583,488 and 834,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,488 and 834,336 is: 1,193,026.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,488 : 834,336 = 834,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,488/834,336 = 834,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,488x = 834,336 × 834,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,488x = 696,116,560,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,116,560,896/583,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,026.35
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