Finding the Third Proportional to 573,442 and 802,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,442 and 802,039 is: 1,121,763.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,442 : 802,039 = 802,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,442/802,039 = 802,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,442x = 802,039 × 802,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,442x = 643,266,557,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,266,557,521/573,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,763.94
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