Finding the Third Proportional to 562,238 and 894,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,238 and 894,193 is: 1,422,139.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,238 : 894,193 = 894,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,238/894,193 = 894,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,238x = 894,193 × 894,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,238x = 799,581,121,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,581,121,249/562,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,139.95
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