Finding the Third Proportional to 566,034 and 791,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,034 and 791,865 is: 1,107,795.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,034 : 791,865 = 791,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,034/791,865 = 791,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,034x = 791,865 × 791,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,034x = 627,050,178,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,050,178,225/566,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,795.96
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