Finding the Third Proportional to 572,450 and 841,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,450 and 841,169 is: 1,236,029.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,450 : 841,169 = 841,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,450/841,169 = 841,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,450x = 841,169 × 841,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,450x = 707,565,286,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,565,286,561/572,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,029.85
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