Finding the Third Proportional to 561,780 and 1,213,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,780 and 1,213,343 is: 2,620,601.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,780 : 1,213,343 = 1,213,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,780/1,213,343 = 1,213,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,780x = 1,213,343 × 1,213,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,780x = 1,472,201,235,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,201,235,649/561,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620,601.01
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