Finding the Third Proportional to 562,679 and 1,228,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,679 and 1,228,683 is: 2,682,989.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,679 : 1,228,683 = 1,228,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,679/1,228,683 = 1,228,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,679x = 1,228,683 × 1,228,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,679x = 1,509,661,914,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,661,914,489/562,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,682,989.62
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