Finding the Third Proportional to 564,412 and 864,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,412 and 864,600 is: 1,324,445.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,412 : 864,600 = 864,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,412/864,600 = 864,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,412x = 864,600 × 864,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,412x = 747,533,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,533,160,000/564,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,445.90
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