Finding the Third Proportional to 569,961 and 889,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,961 and 889,447 is: 1,388,017.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,961 : 889,447 = 889,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,961/889,447 = 889,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,961x = 889,447 × 889,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,961x = 791,115,965,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,115,965,809/569,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,017.72
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