Finding the Third Proportional to 561,472 and 1,217,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,472 and 1,217,534 is: 2,640,183.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,472 : 1,217,534 = 1,217,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,472/1,217,534 = 1,217,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,472x = 1,217,534 × 1,217,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,472x = 1,482,389,041,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,389,041,156/561,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,183.38
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