Finding the Third Proportional to 565,053 and 852,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,053 and 852,834 is: 1,287,181.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,053 : 852,834 = 852,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,053/852,834 = 852,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,053x = 852,834 × 852,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,053x = 727,325,831,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,325,831,556/565,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,287,181.61
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