Finding the Third Proportional to 579,085 and 835,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,085 and 835,401 is: 1,205,168.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,085 : 835,401 = 835,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,085/835,401 = 835,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,085x = 835,401 × 835,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,085x = 697,894,830,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,894,830,801/579,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,168.21
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