Finding the Third Proportional to 564,691 and 804,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,691 and 804,949 is: 1,147,429.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,691 : 804,949 = 804,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,691/804,949 = 804,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,691x = 804,949 × 804,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,691x = 647,942,892,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,942,892,601/564,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,429.11
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