Finding the Third Proportional to 577,234 and 843,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,234 and 843,507 is: 1,232,609.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,234 : 843,507 = 843,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,234/843,507 = 843,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,234x = 843,507 × 843,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,234x = 711,504,059,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,504,059,049/577,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,609.41
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