Finding the Third Proportional to 562,997 and 829,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,997 and 829,600 is: 1,222,450.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,997 : 829,600 = 829,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,997/829,600 = 829,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,997x = 829,600 × 829,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,997x = 688,236,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,236,160,000/562,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,450.85
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