Finding the Third Proportional to 562,445 and 1,237,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,445 and 1,237,448 is: 2,722,537.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,445 : 1,237,448 = 1,237,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,445/1,237,448 = 1,237,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,445x = 1,237,448 × 1,237,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,445x = 1,531,277,552,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,531,277,552,704/562,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,722,537.41
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