Finding the Third Proportional to 572,058 and 841,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,058 and 841,563 is: 1,238,035.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,058 : 841,563 = 841,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,058/841,563 = 841,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,058x = 841,563 × 841,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,058x = 708,228,282,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,228,282,969/572,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,035.80
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