Finding the Third Proportional to 434,787 and 571,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,787 and 571,743 is: 751,839.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,787 : 571,743 = 571,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,787/571,743 = 571,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,787x = 571,743 × 571,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,787x = 326,890,058,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,890,058,049/434,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,839.54
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