Finding the Third Proportional to 562,616 and 1,213,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,616 and 1,213,212 is: 2,616,142.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,616 : 1,213,212 = 1,213,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,616/1,213,212 = 1,213,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,616x = 1,213,212 × 1,213,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,616x = 1,471,883,356,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,883,356,944/562,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,142.02
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