Finding the Third Proportional to 562,468 and 1,213,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,468 and 1,213,332 is: 2,617,348.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,468 : 1,213,332 = 1,213,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,468/1,213,332 = 1,213,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,468x = 1,213,332 × 1,213,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,468x = 1,472,174,542,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,174,542,224/562,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,348.08
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