Finding the Third Proportional to 570,712 and 884,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,712 and 884,921 is: 1,372,119.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,712 : 884,921 = 884,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,712/884,921 = 884,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,712x = 884,921 × 884,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,712x = 783,085,176,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,085,176,241/570,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,119.70
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