Finding the Third Proportional to 568,300 and 848,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,300 and 848,562 is: 1,267,037.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,300 : 848,562 = 848,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,300/848,562 = 848,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,300x = 848,562 × 848,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,300x = 720,057,467,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,057,467,844/568,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,037.60
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