Finding the Third Proportional to 573,382 and 801,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,382 and 801,969 is: 1,121,685.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,382 : 801,969 = 801,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,382/801,969 = 801,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,382x = 801,969 × 801,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,382x = 643,154,276,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,154,276,961/573,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,685.50
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