Finding the Third Proportional to 589,680 and 883,595.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,680 and 883,595.25 is: 1,324,007.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,680 : 883,595.25 = 883,595.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,680/883,595.25 = 883,595.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,680x = 883,595.25 × 883,595.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,680x = 780,740,565,822.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,740,565,822.56/589,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,007.20
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