Finding the Third Proportional to 565,056 and 853,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,056 and 853,344 is: 1,288,714.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,056 : 853,344 = 853,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,056/853,344 = 853,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,056x = 853,344 × 853,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,056x = 728,195,982,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,195,982,336/565,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,714.72
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