Finding the Third Proportional to 562,092 and 1,204,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,092 and 1,204,497 is: 2,581,095.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,092 : 1,204,497 = 1,204,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,092/1,204,497 = 1,204,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,092x = 1,204,497 × 1,204,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,092x = 1,450,813,023,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,813,023,009/562,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,581,095.31
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