Finding the Third Proportional to 574,458 and 804,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,458 and 804,997 is: 1,128,054.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,458 : 804,997 = 804,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,458/804,997 = 804,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,458x = 804,997 × 804,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,458x = 648,020,170,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,020,170,009/574,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,054.91
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