Finding the Third Proportional to 575,454 and 871,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,454 and 871,175 is: 1,318,864.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,454 : 871,175 = 871,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,454/871,175 = 871,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,454x = 871,175 × 871,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,454x = 758,945,880,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,945,880,625/575,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,864.55
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