Finding the Third Proportional to 562,922 and 841,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,922 and 841,573 is: 1,258,158.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,922 : 841,573 = 841,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,922/841,573 = 841,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,922x = 841,573 × 841,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,922x = 708,245,114,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,245,114,329/562,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,158.53
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