Finding the Third Proportional to 571,462 and 778,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,462 and 778,357 is: 1,060,157.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,462 : 778,357 = 778,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,462/778,357 = 778,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,462x = 778,357 × 778,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,462x = 605,839,619,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,839,619,449/571,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,157.31
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