Finding the Third Proportional to 584,284.50 and 880,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,284.50 and 880,272 is: 1,326,201.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,284.50 : 880,272 = 880,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,284.50/880,272 = 880,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,284.50x = 880,272 × 880,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,284.50x = 774,878,793,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,878,793,984/584,284.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,201.18
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