Finding the Third Proportional to 571,824 and 841,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,824 and 841,100 is: 1,237,179.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,824 : 841,100 = 841,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,824/841,100 = 841,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,824x = 841,100 × 841,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,824x = 707,449,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,449,210,000/571,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,179.99
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