Finding the Third Proportional to 571,107 and 853,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,107 and 853,788 is: 1,276,387.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,107 : 853,788 = 853,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,107/853,788 = 853,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,107x = 853,788 × 853,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,107x = 728,953,948,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,953,948,944/571,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,387.70
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