Finding the Third Proportional to 585,136 and 873,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,136 and 873,875 is: 1,305,094.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,136 : 873,875 = 873,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,136/873,875 = 873,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,136x = 873,875 × 873,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,136x = 763,657,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,657,515,625/585,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,305,094.06
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