Finding the Third Proportional to 584,312 and 913,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,312 and 913,373 is: 1,427,747.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,312 : 913,373 = 913,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,312/913,373 = 913,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,312x = 913,373 × 913,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,312x = 834,250,237,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,250,237,129/584,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,747.91
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