Finding the Third Proportional to 584,847 and 883,642.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,847 and 883,642.50 is: 1,335,091.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,847 : 883,642.50 = 883,642.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,847/883,642.50 = 883,642.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,847x = 883,642.50 × 883,642.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,847x = 780,824,067,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,824,067,806.25/584,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,091.17
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