Finding the Third Proportional to 560,771 and 841,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,771 and 841,872 is: 1,263,882.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,771 : 841,872 = 841,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,771/841,872 = 841,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,771x = 841,872 × 841,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,771x = 708,748,464,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,748,464,384/560,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,882.16
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