Finding the Third Proportional to 561,116 and 870,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,116 and 870,621 is: 1,350,845.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,116 : 870,621 = 870,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,116/870,621 = 870,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,116x = 870,621 × 870,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,116x = 757,980,925,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,980,925,641/561,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,845.33
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