Finding the Third Proportional to 569,108 and 857,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,108 and 857,418 is: 1,291,785.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,108 : 857,418 = 857,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,108/857,418 = 857,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,108x = 857,418 × 857,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,108x = 735,165,626,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,165,626,724/569,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,785.79
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