Finding the Third Proportional to 573,440 and 802,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,440 and 802,036 is: 1,121,759.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,440 : 802,036 = 802,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,440/802,036 = 802,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,440x = 802,036 × 802,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,440x = 643,261,745,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,261,745,296/573,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,759.46
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