Finding the Third Proportional to 567,606 and 878,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,606 and 878,949 is: 1,361,069.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,606 : 878,949 = 878,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,606/878,949 = 878,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,606x = 878,949 × 878,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,606x = 772,551,344,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,551,344,601/567,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,069.73
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