Finding the Third Proportional to 565,166 and 853,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,166 and 853,509 is: 1,288,962.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,166 : 853,509 = 853,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,166/853,509 = 853,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,166x = 853,509 × 853,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,166x = 728,477,613,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,477,613,081/565,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,962.20
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