Finding the Third Proportional to 563,928 and 863,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,928 and 863,753 is: 1,322,986.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,928 : 863,753 = 863,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,928/863,753 = 863,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,928x = 863,753 × 863,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,928x = 746,069,245,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,069,245,009/563,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322,986.70
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