Finding the Third Proportional to 579,543 and 886,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,543 and 886,536 is: 1,356,148.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,543 : 886,536 = 886,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,543/886,536 = 886,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,543x = 886,536 × 886,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,543x = 785,946,079,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,946,079,296/579,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,148.00
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