Finding the Third Proportional to 584,420 and 874,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,420 and 874,276 is: 1,307,892.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,420 : 874,276 = 874,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,420/874,276 = 874,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,420x = 874,276 × 874,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,420x = 764,358,524,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,358,524,176/584,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,892.48
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