Finding the Third Proportional to 574,218 and 881,400.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,218 and 881,400.94 is: 1,352,914.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,218 : 881,400.94 = 881,400.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,218/881,400.94 = 881,400.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,218x = 881,400.94 × 881,400.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,218x = 776,867,612,625.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,867,612,625.88/574,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,914.07
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