Finding the Third Proportional to 569,664 and 858,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,664 and 858,147 is: 1,292,720.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,664 : 858,147 = 858,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,664/858,147 = 858,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,664x = 858,147 × 858,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,664x = 736,416,273,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,416,273,609/569,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,720.40
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