Finding the Third Proportional to 575,436 and 871,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,436 and 871,151 is: 1,318,833.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,436 : 871,151 = 871,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,436/871,151 = 871,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,436x = 871,151 × 871,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,436x = 758,904,064,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,904,064,801/575,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,833.14
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