Finding the Third Proportional to 586,752 and 881,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,752 and 881,424 is: 1,324,082.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,752 : 881,424 = 881,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,752/881,424 = 881,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,752x = 881,424 × 881,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,752x = 776,908,267,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,908,267,776/586,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,082.86
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