Finding the Third Proportional to 586,673 and 881,305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,673 and 881,305.50 is: 1,323,905.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,673 : 881,305.50 = 881,305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,673/881,305.50 = 881,305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,673x = 881,305.50 × 881,305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,673x = 776,699,384,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,699,384,330.25/586,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,905.11
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