Finding the Third Proportional to 574,290 and 843,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,290 and 843,669 is: 1,239,404.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,290 : 843,669 = 843,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,290/843,669 = 843,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,290x = 843,669 × 843,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,290x = 711,777,381,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,777,381,561/574,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,404.10
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