Finding the Third Proportional to 561,482 and 863,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,482 and 863,907 is: 1,329,223.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,482 : 863,907 = 863,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,482/863,907 = 863,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,482x = 863,907 × 863,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,482x = 746,335,304,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,335,304,649/561,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,223.92
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