Finding the Third Proportional to 584,766 and 880,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,766 and 880,911 is: 1,327,033.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,766 : 880,911 = 880,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,766/880,911 = 880,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,766x = 880,911 × 880,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,766x = 776,004,189,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,004,189,921/584,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,327,033.70
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