Finding the Third Proportional to 570,814 and 888,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,814 and 888,903 is: 1,384,248.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,814 : 888,903 = 888,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,814/888,903 = 888,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,814x = 888,903 × 888,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,814x = 790,148,543,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,148,543,409/570,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,248.71
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