Finding the Third Proportional to 561,922 and 1,219,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,922 and 1,219,076 is: 2,644,755.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,922 : 1,219,076 = 1,219,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,922/1,219,076 = 1,219,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,922x = 1,219,076 × 1,219,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,922x = 1,486,146,293,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,146,293,776/561,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,755.49
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