Finding the Third Proportional to 573,402 and 801,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,402 and 801,999 is: 1,121,730.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,402 : 801,999 = 801,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,402/801,999 = 801,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,402x = 801,999 × 801,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,402x = 643,202,396,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,202,396,001/573,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,730.30
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