Finding the Third Proportional to 561,564 and 1,325,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,564 and 1,325,664 is: 3,129,447.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,564 : 1,325,664 = 1,325,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,564/1,325,664 = 1,325,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,564x = 1,325,664 × 1,325,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,564x = 1,757,385,040,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,757,385,040,896/561,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,129,447.47
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