Finding the Third Proportional to 566,986 and 877,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,986 and 877,269 is: 1,357,354.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,986 : 877,269 = 877,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,986/877,269 = 877,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,986x = 877,269 × 877,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,986x = 769,600,898,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,600,898,361/566,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,354.32
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