Finding the Third Proportional to 583,670 and 901,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,670 and 901,398 is: 1,392,085.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,670 : 901,398 = 901,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,670/901,398 = 901,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,670x = 901,398 × 901,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,670x = 812,518,354,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,518,354,404/583,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,085.18
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