Finding the Third Proportional to 564,260 and 765,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,260 and 765,471 is: 1,038,432.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,260 : 765,471 = 765,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,260/765,471 = 765,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,260x = 765,471 × 765,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,260x = 585,945,851,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,945,851,841/564,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,432.37
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