Finding the Third Proportional to 584,283 and 882,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,283 and 882,744 is: 1,333,663.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,283 : 882,744 = 882,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,283/882,744 = 882,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,283x = 882,744 × 882,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,283x = 779,236,969,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,236,969,536/584,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333,663.60
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