Finding the Third Proportional to 571,490 and 783,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,490 and 783,669 is: 1,074,624.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,490 : 783,669 = 783,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,490/783,669 = 783,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,490x = 783,669 × 783,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,490x = 614,137,101,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,137,101,561/571,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,624.41
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