Finding the Third Proportional to 584,822 and 881,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,822 and 881,553 is: 1,328,841.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,822 : 881,553 = 881,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,822/881,553 = 881,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,822x = 881,553 × 881,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,822x = 777,135,691,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,135,691,809/584,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,841.41
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