Finding the Third Proportional to 562,514.25 and 1,212,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,514.25 and 1,212,987 is: 2,615,644.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,514.25 : 1,212,987 = 1,212,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,514.25/1,212,987 = 1,212,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,514.25x = 1,212,987 × 1,212,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,514.25x = 1,471,337,462,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,337,462,169/562,514.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,644.78
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