Finding the Third Proportional to 571,574 and 835,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,574 and 835,903 is: 1,222,473.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,574 : 835,903 = 835,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,574/835,903 = 835,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,574x = 835,903 × 835,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,574x = 698,733,825,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,733,825,409/571,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,473.08
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