Finding the Third Proportional to 581,202 and 875,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,202 and 875,151 is: 1,317,767.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,202 : 875,151 = 875,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,202/875,151 = 875,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,202x = 875,151 × 875,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,202x = 765,889,272,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,889,272,801/581,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,767.79
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