Finding the Third Proportional to 584,382.09 and 878,265.28
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,382.09 and 878,265.28 is: 1,319,941.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,382.09 : 878,265.28 = 878,265.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,382.09/878,265.28 = 878,265.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,382.09x = 878,265.28 × 878,265.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,382.09x = 771,349,904,249.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,349,904,249.14/584,382.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,941.03
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