Finding the Third Proportional to 562,296 and 1,214,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,296 and 1,214,403 is: 2,622,772.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,296 : 1,214,403 = 1,214,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,296/1,214,403 = 1,214,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,296x = 1,214,403 × 1,214,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,296x = 1,474,774,646,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,774,646,409/562,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,622,772.79
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