Finding the Third Proportional to 565,960 and 856,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,960 and 856,232 is: 1,295,379.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,960 : 856,232 = 856,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,960/856,232 = 856,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,960x = 856,232 × 856,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,960x = 733,133,237,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,133,237,824/565,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,379.95
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