Finding the Third Proportional to 561,810 and 1,202,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,810 and 1,202,348 is: 2,573,184.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,810 : 1,202,348 = 1,202,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,810/1,202,348 = 1,202,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,810x = 1,202,348 × 1,202,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,810x = 1,445,640,713,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,640,713,104/561,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,184.37
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