Finding the Third Proportional to 577,232 and 843,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,232 and 843,504 is: 1,232,604.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,232 : 843,504 = 843,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,232/843,504 = 843,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,232x = 843,504 × 843,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,232x = 711,498,998,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,498,998,016/577,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,604.91
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