Finding the Third Proportional to 562,014 and 843,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,014 and 843,035 is: 1,264,573.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,014 : 843,035 = 843,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,014/843,035 = 843,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,014x = 843,035 × 843,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,014x = 710,708,011,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,708,011,225/562,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,573.50
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