Finding the Third Proportional to 560,626 and 869,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,626 and 869,735 is: 1,349,275.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,626 : 869,735 = 869,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,626/869,735 = 869,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,626x = 869,735 × 869,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,626x = 756,438,970,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,438,970,225/560,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,275.58
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