Finding the Third Proportional to 573,968 and 893,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,968 and 893,757 is: 1,391,717.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,968 : 893,757 = 893,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,968/893,757 = 893,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,968x = 893,757 × 893,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,968x = 798,801,575,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,801,575,049/573,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,717.96
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