Finding the Third Proportional to 562,130 and 1,326,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,130 and 1,326,941 is: 3,132,322.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,130 : 1,326,941 = 1,326,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,130/1,326,941 = 1,326,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,130x = 1,326,941 × 1,326,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,130x = 1,760,772,417,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,760,772,417,481/562,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,132,322.45
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