Finding the Third Proportional to 584,424 and 874,282.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,424 and 874,282.50 is: 1,307,902.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,424 : 874,282.50 = 874,282.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,424/874,282.50 = 874,282.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,424x = 874,282.50 × 874,282.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,424x = 764,369,889,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,369,889,806.25/584,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,902.98
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