Finding the Third Proportional to 571,485 and 783,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,485 and 783,662 is: 1,074,614.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,485 : 783,662 = 783,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,485/783,662 = 783,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,485x = 783,662 × 783,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,485x = 614,126,130,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,126,130,244/571,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,614.61
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