Finding the Third Proportional to 562,881 and 829,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,881 and 829,438 is: 1,222,225.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,881 : 829,438 = 829,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,881/829,438 = 829,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,881x = 829,438 × 829,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,881x = 687,967,395,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,967,395,844/562,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,225.29
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