Finding the Third Proportional to 574,388 and 804,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,388 and 804,909 is: 1,127,945.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,388 : 804,909 = 804,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,388/804,909 = 804,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,388x = 804,909 × 804,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,388x = 647,878,498,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,878,498,281/574,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,945.74
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