Finding the Third Proportional to 577,356 and 831,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,356 and 831,657 is: 1,197,966.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,356 : 831,657 = 831,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,356/831,657 = 831,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,356x = 831,657 × 831,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,356x = 691,653,365,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,653,365,649/577,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197,966.88
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