Finding the Third Proportional to 572,818 and 841,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,818 and 841,683 is: 1,236,745.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,818 : 841,683 = 841,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,818/841,683 = 841,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,818x = 841,683 × 841,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,818x = 708,430,272,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,430,272,489/572,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,745.83
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