Finding the Third Proportional to 578,150 and 889,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,150 and 889,753 is: 1,369,299.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,150 : 889,753 = 889,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,150/889,753 = 889,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,150x = 889,753 × 889,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,150x = 791,660,401,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,660,401,009/578,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,369,299.32
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