Finding the Third Proportional to 569,211 and 857,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,211 and 857,556 is: 1,291,967.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,211 : 857,556 = 857,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,211/857,556 = 857,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,211x = 857,556 × 857,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,211x = 735,402,293,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,402,293,136/569,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,967.82
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