Finding the Third Proportional to 564,572 and 877,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,572 and 877,962 is: 1,365,312.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,572 : 877,962 = 877,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,572/877,962 = 877,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,572x = 877,962 × 877,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,572x = 770,817,273,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,817,273,444/564,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365,312.61
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