Finding the Third Proportional to 562,322 and 1,214,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,322 and 1,214,580 is: 2,623,416.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,322 : 1,214,580 = 1,214,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,322/1,214,580 = 1,214,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,322x = 1,214,580 × 1,214,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,322x = 1,475,204,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,204,576,400/562,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,623,416.08
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