Finding the Third Proportional to 567,692 and 853,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,692 and 853,908 is: 1,284,426.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,692 : 853,908 = 853,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,692/853,908 = 853,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,692x = 853,908 × 853,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,692x = 729,158,872,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,158,872,464/567,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,426.89
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