Finding the Third Proportional to 571,437 and 854,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,437 and 854,352 is: 1,277,336.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,437 : 854,352 = 854,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,437/854,352 = 854,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,437x = 854,352 × 854,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,437x = 729,917,339,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,917,339,904/571,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,336.50
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