Finding the Third Proportional to 562,608 and 1,232,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,608 and 1,232,026 is: 2,697,949.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,608 : 1,232,026 = 1,232,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,608/1,232,026 = 1,232,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,608x = 1,232,026 × 1,232,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,608x = 1,517,888,064,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,517,888,064,676/562,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,949.66
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