Finding the Third Proportional to 572,176 and 840,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,176 and 840,748 is: 1,235,384.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,176 : 840,748 = 840,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,176/840,748 = 840,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,176x = 840,748 × 840,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,176x = 706,857,199,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,857,199,504/572,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,384.22
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