Finding the Third Proportional to 584,502 and 901,375.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,502 and 901,375.50 is: 1,390,034.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,502 : 901,375.50 = 901,375.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,502/901,375.50 = 901,375.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,502x = 901,375.50 × 901,375.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,502x = 812,477,792,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,477,792,000.25/584,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,034.24
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