Finding the Third Proportional to 584,850 and 883,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,850 and 883,647 is: 1,335,097.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,850 : 883,647 = 883,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,850/883,647 = 883,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,850x = 883,647 × 883,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,850x = 780,832,020,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,832,020,609/584,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,097.92
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