Finding the Third Proportional to 563,070 and 849,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,070 and 849,468 is: 1,281,538.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,070 : 849,468 = 849,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,070/849,468 = 849,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,070x = 849,468 × 849,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,070x = 721,595,883,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,595,883,024/563,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,538.50
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