Finding the Third Proportional to 561,781 and 794,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,781 and 794,901 is: 1,124,757.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,781 : 794,901 = 794,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,781/794,901 = 794,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,781x = 794,901 × 794,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,781x = 631,867,599,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,867,599,801/561,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,757.87
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