Finding the Third Proportional to 570,294 and 853,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,294 and 853,728 is: 1,278,027.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,294 : 853,728 = 853,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,294/853,728 = 853,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,294x = 853,728 × 853,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,294x = 728,851,497,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,851,497,984/570,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,027.65
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