Finding the Third Proportional to 562,040 and 843,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,040 and 843,081 is: 1,264,653.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,040 : 843,081 = 843,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,040/843,081 = 843,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,040x = 843,081 × 843,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,040x = 710,785,572,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,785,572,561/562,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,653.00
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