Finding the Third Proportional to 563,706 and 872,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,706 and 872,471 is: 1,350,359.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,706 : 872,471 = 872,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,706/872,471 = 872,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,706x = 872,471 × 872,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,706x = 761,205,645,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,205,645,841/563,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,359.31
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