Finding the Third Proportional to 579,778 and 835,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,778 and 835,063 is: 1,202,753.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,778 : 835,063 = 835,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,778/835,063 = 835,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,778x = 835,063 × 835,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,778x = 697,330,213,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,330,213,969/579,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,753.84
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