Finding the Third Proportional to 564,685 and 804,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,685 and 804,940 is: 1,147,415.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,685 : 804,940 = 804,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,685/804,940 = 804,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,685x = 804,940 × 804,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,685x = 647,928,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,928,403,600/564,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,415.65
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