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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,262.75 and 1,224,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,262.75 and 1,224,358 is: 2,666,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,262.75 : 1,224,358 = 1,224,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,262.75/1,224,358 = 1,224,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,262.75x = 1,224,358 × 1,224,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,262.75x = 1,499,052,512,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,052,512,164/562,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666,106.75

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