Finding the Third Proportional to 584,302 and 913,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,302 and 913,359 is: 1,427,728.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,302 : 913,359 = 913,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,302/913,359 = 913,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,302x = 913,359 × 913,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,302x = 834,224,662,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,224,662,881/584,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,728.58
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