Finding the Third Proportional to 563,874 and 863,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,874 and 863,673 is: 1,322,868.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,874 : 863,673 = 863,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,874/863,673 = 863,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,874x = 863,673 × 863,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,874x = 745,931,050,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,931,050,929/563,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322,868.32
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