Finding the Third Proportional to 564,498 and 802,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,498 and 802,395 is: 1,140,549.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,498 : 802,395 = 802,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,498/802,395 = 802,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,498x = 802,395 × 802,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,498x = 643,837,736,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,837,736,025/564,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,549.19
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