Finding the Third Proportional to 565,866 and 848,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,866 and 848,799 is: 1,273,198.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,866 : 848,799 = 848,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,866/848,799 = 848,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,866x = 848,799 × 848,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,866x = 720,459,742,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,459,742,401/565,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,273,198.50
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