Finding the Third Proportional to 589,774.50 and 883,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,774.50 and 883,737 is: 1,324,219.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,774.50 : 883,737 = 883,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,774.50/883,737 = 883,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,774.50x = 883,737 × 883,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,774.50x = 780,991,085,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,991,085,169/589,774.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,219.82
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