Finding the Third Proportional to 584,583 and 930,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,583 and 930,903 is: 1,482,390.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,583 : 930,903 = 930,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,583/930,903 = 930,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,583x = 930,903 × 930,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,583x = 866,580,395,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 866,580,395,409/584,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,390.69
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