Finding the Third Proportional to 575,544 and 893,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,544 and 893,670 is: 1,387,636.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,544 : 893,670 = 893,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,544/893,670 = 893,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,544x = 893,670 × 893,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,544x = 798,646,068,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,646,068,900/575,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,387,636.86
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