Finding the Third Proportional to 561,804 and 1,238,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,804 and 1,238,130 is: 2,728,648.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,804 : 1,238,130 = 1,238,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,804/1,238,130 = 1,238,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,804x = 1,238,130 × 1,238,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,804x = 1,532,965,896,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,965,896,900/561,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,728,648.95
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