Finding the Third Proportional to 561,310 and 1,202,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,310 and 1,202,324 is: 2,575,373.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,310 : 1,202,324 = 1,202,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,310/1,202,324 = 1,202,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,310x = 1,202,324 × 1,202,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,310x = 1,445,583,000,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,583,000,976/561,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,575,373.68
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