Finding the Third Proportional to 567,682 and 851,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,682 and 851,607 is: 1,277,536.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,682 : 851,607 = 851,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,682/851,607 = 851,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,682x = 851,607 × 851,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,682x = 725,234,482,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,234,482,449/567,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,536.51
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