Finding the Third Proportional to 574,642 and 909,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,642 and 909,471 is: 1,439,396.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,642 : 909,471 = 909,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,642/909,471 = 909,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,642x = 909,471 × 909,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,642x = 827,137,499,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 827,137,499,841/574,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,396.18
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