Finding the Third Proportional to 563,710 and 872,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,710 and 872,475 is: 1,350,362.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,710 : 872,475 = 872,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,710/872,475 = 872,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,710x = 872,475 × 872,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,710x = 761,212,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,212,625,625/563,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,362.11
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