Finding the Third Proportional to 563,940 and 925,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,940 and 925,771 is: 1,519,757.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,940 : 925,771 = 925,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,940/925,771 = 925,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,940x = 925,771 × 925,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,940x = 857,051,944,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,051,944,441/563,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,757.32
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