Finding the Third Proportional to 584,420 and 876,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,420 and 876,644 is: 1,314,987.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,420 : 876,644 = 876,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,420/876,644 = 876,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,420x = 876,644 × 876,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,420x = 768,504,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,504,702,736/584,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,987.00
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