Finding the Third Proportional to 562,720 and 1,328,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,720 and 1,328,368 is: 3,135,771.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,720 : 1,328,368 = 1,328,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,720/1,328,368 = 1,328,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,720x = 1,328,368 × 1,328,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,720x = 1,764,561,543,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,764,561,543,424/562,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,135,771.86
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