Finding the Third Proportional to 562,302 and 1,323,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,302 and 1,323,621 is: 3,115,714.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,302 : 1,323,621 = 1,323,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,302/1,323,621 = 1,323,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,302x = 1,323,621 × 1,323,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,302x = 1,751,972,551,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,751,972,551,641/562,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,115,714.60
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