Finding the Third Proportional to 562,263.19 and 1,224,358.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,263.19 and 1,224,358.81 is: 2,666,108.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,263.19 : 1,224,358.81 = 1,224,358.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,263.19/1,224,358.81 = 1,224,358.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,263.19x = 1,224,358.81 × 1,224,358.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,263.19x = 1,499,054,501,746.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,499,054,501,746.41/562,263.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,108.21
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