Finding the Third Proportional to 562,752 and 1,232,232.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,752 and 1,232,232.75 is: 2,698,164.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,752 : 1,232,232.75 = 1,232,232.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,752/1,232,232.75 = 1,232,232.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,752x = 1,232,232.75 × 1,232,232.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,752x = 1,518,397,550,172.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,397,550,172.56/562,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,164.64
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