Finding the Third Proportional to 584,854 and 883,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,854 and 883,653 is: 1,335,106.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,854 : 883,653 = 883,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,854/883,653 = 883,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,854x = 883,653 × 883,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,854x = 780,842,624,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,842,624,409/584,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,106.92
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