Finding the Third Proportional to 575,466 and 871,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,466 and 871,191 is: 1,318,885.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,466 : 871,191 = 871,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,466/871,191 = 871,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,466x = 871,191 × 871,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,466x = 758,973,758,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,973,758,481/575,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,885.49
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