Finding the Third Proportional to 584,234 and 924,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,234 and 924,329 is: 1,462,400.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,234 : 924,329 = 924,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,234/924,329 = 924,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,234x = 924,329 × 924,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,234x = 854,384,100,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,384,100,241/584,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,400.51
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