Finding the Third Proportional to 571,487 and 783,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,487 and 783,665 is: 1,074,619.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,487 : 783,665 = 783,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,487/783,665 = 783,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,487x = 783,665 × 783,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,487x = 614,130,832,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,130,832,225/571,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,619.08
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