Finding the Third Proportional to 563,930 and 823,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,930 and 823,391 is: 1,202,228.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,930 : 823,391 = 823,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,930/823,391 = 823,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,930x = 823,391 × 823,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,930x = 677,972,738,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,972,738,881/563,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,228.54
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