Finding the Third Proportional to 568,528 and 851,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,528 and 851,917 is: 1,276,564.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,528 : 851,917 = 851,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,528/851,917 = 851,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,528x = 851,917 × 851,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,528x = 725,762,574,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,762,574,889/568,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276,564.35
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