Finding the Third Proportional to 584,424 and 933,637.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,424 and 933,637.50 is: 1,491,518.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,424 : 933,637.50 = 933,637.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,424/933,637.50 = 933,637.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,424x = 933,637.50 × 933,637.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,424x = 871,678,981,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,678,981,406.25/584,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,518.11
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