Finding the Third Proportional to 569,202 and 855,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,202 and 855,315 is: 1,285,244.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,202 : 855,315 = 855,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,202/855,315 = 855,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,202x = 855,315 × 855,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,202x = 731,563,749,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,563,749,225/569,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,244.52
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