Finding the Third Proportional to 570,372 and 797,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,372 and 797,463 is: 1,114,969.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,372 : 797,463 = 797,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,372/797,463 = 797,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,372x = 797,463 × 797,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,372x = 635,947,236,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,947,236,369/570,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,969.24
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