Finding the Third Proportional to 559,468 and 843,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,468 and 843,847 is: 1,272,776.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,468 : 843,847 = 843,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,468/843,847 = 843,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,468x = 843,847 × 843,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,468x = 712,077,759,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,077,759,409/559,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,776.57
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