Finding the Third Proportional to 584,274 and 924,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,274 and 924,378 is: 1,462,455.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,274 : 924,378 = 924,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,274/924,378 = 924,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,274x = 924,378 × 924,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,274x = 854,474,686,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,474,686,884/584,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,455.44
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