Finding the Third Proportional to 560,182 and 861,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,182 and 861,035 is: 1,323,465.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,182 : 861,035 = 861,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,182/861,035 = 861,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,182x = 861,035 × 861,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,182x = 741,381,271,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,381,271,225/560,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,465.00
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