Finding the Third Proportional to 584,000 and 645,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,000 and 645,440 is: 713,343.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,000 : 645,440 = 645,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,000/645,440 = 645,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,000x = 645,440 × 645,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,000x = 416,592,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,592,793,600/584,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,343.82
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