Finding the Third Proportional to 572,016 and 855,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,016 and 855,000 is: 1,277,979.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,016 : 855,000 = 855,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,016/855,000 = 855,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,016x = 855,000 × 855,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,016x = 731,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,025,000,000/572,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,979.99
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