Finding the Third Proportional to 562,232 and 1,210,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,232 and 1,210,432 is: 2,605,944.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,232 : 1,210,432 = 1,210,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,232/1,210,432 = 1,210,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,232x = 1,210,432 × 1,210,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,232x = 1,465,145,626,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,145,626,624/562,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,605,944.92
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