Finding the Third Proportional to 562,760 and 1,232,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,760 and 1,232,249 is: 2,698,197.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,760 : 1,232,249 = 1,232,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,760/1,232,249 = 1,232,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,760x = 1,232,249 × 1,232,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,760x = 1,518,437,598,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,437,598,001/562,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,197.45
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