Finding the Third Proportional to 562,806 and 1,232,341.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,806 and 1,232,341.88 is: 2,698,383.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,806 : 1,232,341.88 = 1,232,341.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,806/1,232,341.88 = 1,232,341.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,806x = 1,232,341.88 × 1,232,341.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,806x = 1,518,666,496,878.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,666,496,878.52/562,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,383.63
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