Finding the Third Proportional to 561,777 and 1,213,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,777 and 1,213,338 is: 2,620,593.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,777 : 1,213,338 = 1,213,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,777/1,213,338 = 1,213,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,777x = 1,213,338 × 1,213,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,777x = 1,472,189,102,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,189,102,244/561,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620,593.41
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