Finding the Third Proportional to 572,437 and 841,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,437 and 841,153 is: 1,236,010.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,437 : 841,153 = 841,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,437/841,153 = 841,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,437x = 841,153 × 841,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,437x = 707,538,369,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,538,369,409/572,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,010.90
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