Finding the Third Proportional to 565,158 and 792,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,158 and 792,185 is: 1,110,409.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,158 : 792,185 = 792,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,158/792,185 = 792,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,158x = 792,185 × 792,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,158x = 627,557,074,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,557,074,225/565,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,409.96
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