Finding the Third Proportional to 564,355 and 874,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,355 and 874,208 is: 1,354,182.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,355 : 874,208 = 874,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,355/874,208 = 874,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,355x = 874,208 × 874,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,355x = 764,239,627,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,239,627,264/564,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,182.43
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