Finding the Third Proportional to 584,421.75 and 874,281.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,421.75 and 874,281.09 is: 1,307,903.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,421.75 : 874,281.09 = 874,281.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,421.75/874,281.09 = 874,281.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,421.75x = 874,281.09 × 874,281.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,421.75x = 764,367,430,888.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,367,430,888.70/584,421.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,903.81
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