Finding the Third Proportional to 584,416 and 874,271.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,416 and 874,271.50 is: 1,307,887.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,416 : 874,271.50 = 874,271.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,416/874,271.50 = 874,271.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,416x = 874,271.50 × 874,271.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,416x = 764,350,655,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,350,655,712.25/584,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,887.97
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