Finding the Third Proportional to 562,306 and 1,213,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,306 and 1,213,186 is: 2,617,472.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,306 : 1,213,186 = 1,213,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,306/1,213,186 = 1,213,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,306x = 1,213,186 × 1,213,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,306x = 1,471,820,270,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,820,270,596/562,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,472.11
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