Finding the Third Proportional to 566,980 and 853,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,980 and 853,032 is: 1,283,402.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,980 : 853,032 = 853,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,980/853,032 = 853,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,980x = 853,032 × 853,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,980x = 727,663,593,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,663,593,024/566,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,402.58
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