Finding the Third Proportional to 587,499 and 879,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,499 and 879,021 is: 1,315,198.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,499 : 879,021 = 879,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,499/879,021 = 879,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,499x = 879,021 × 879,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,499x = 772,677,918,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,677,918,441/587,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,198.70
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