Finding the Third Proportional to 567,620 and 853,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,620 and 853,821 is: 1,284,328.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,620 : 853,821 = 853,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,620/853,821 = 853,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,620x = 853,821 × 853,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,620x = 729,010,300,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,010,300,041/567,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,328.07
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