Finding the Third Proportional to 567,546 and 846,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,546 and 846,393 is: 1,262,243.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,546 : 846,393 = 846,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,546/846,393 = 846,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,546x = 846,393 × 846,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,546x = 716,381,110,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,381,110,449/567,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,243.26
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