Finding the Third Proportional to 578,454 and 889,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,454 and 889,671 is: 1,368,327.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,454 : 889,671 = 889,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,454/889,671 = 889,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,454x = 889,671 × 889,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,454x = 791,514,488,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,514,488,241/578,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,327.45
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