Finding the Third Proportional to 572,420 and 906,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,420 and 906,194 is: 1,434,589.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,420 : 906,194 = 906,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,420/906,194 = 906,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,420x = 906,194 × 906,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,420x = 821,187,565,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,187,565,636/572,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,434,589.23
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