Finding the Third Proportional to 584,306 and 902,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,306 and 902,259 is: 1,393,227.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,306 : 902,259 = 902,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,306/902,259 = 902,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,306x = 902,259 × 902,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,306x = 814,071,303,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,071,303,081/584,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,227.70
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