Finding the Third Proportional to 586,674 and 881,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,674 and 881,307 is: 1,323,907.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,674 : 881,307 = 881,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,674/881,307 = 881,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,674x = 881,307 × 881,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,674x = 776,702,028,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,702,028,249/586,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,907.36
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