Finding the Third Proportional to 565,204 and 847,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,204 and 847,815 is: 1,271,736.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,204 : 847,815 = 847,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,204/847,815 = 847,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,204x = 847,815 × 847,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,204x = 718,790,274,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,790,274,225/565,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,736.00
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