Finding the Third Proportional to 584,758 and 874,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,758 and 874,757 is: 1,308,575.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,758 : 874,757 = 874,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,758/874,757 = 874,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,758x = 874,757 × 874,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,758x = 765,199,809,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,199,809,049/584,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,575.19
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