Finding the Third Proportional to 574,610 and 772,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,610 and 772,971 is: 1,039,808.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,610 : 772,971 = 772,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,610/772,971 = 772,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,610x = 772,971 × 772,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,610x = 597,484,166,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,484,166,841/574,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,808.16
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