Finding the Third Proportional to 561,036 and 789,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,036 and 789,138 is: 1,109,980.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,036 : 789,138 = 789,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,036/789,138 = 789,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,036x = 789,138 × 789,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,036x = 622,738,783,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,738,783,044/561,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,980.08
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