Finding the Third Proportional to 561,808 and 1,202,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,808 and 1,202,344 is: 2,573,176.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,808 : 1,202,344 = 1,202,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,808/1,202,344 = 1,202,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,808x = 1,202,344 × 1,202,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,808x = 1,445,631,094,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,631,094,336/561,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,176.41
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