Finding the Third Proportional to 561,324 and 1,230,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,324 and 1,230,283 is: 2,696,475.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,324 : 1,230,283 = 1,230,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,324/1,230,283 = 1,230,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,324x = 1,230,283 × 1,230,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,324x = 1,513,596,260,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,513,596,260,089/561,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,696,475.23
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