Finding the Third Proportional to 575,217 and 902,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,217 and 902,394 is: 1,415,665.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,217 : 902,394 = 902,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,217/902,394 = 902,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,217x = 902,394 × 902,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,217x = 814,314,931,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,314,931,236/575,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,665.62
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