Finding the Third Proportional to 564,000 and 851,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,000 and 851,832 is: 1,286,556.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,000 : 851,832 = 851,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,000/851,832 = 851,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,000x = 851,832 × 851,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,000x = 725,617,756,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,617,756,224/564,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,556.31
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