Finding the Third Proportional to 562,861 and 1,148,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,861 and 1,148,645 is: 2,344,069.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,861 : 1,148,645 = 1,148,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,861/1,148,645 = 1,148,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,861x = 1,148,645 × 1,148,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,861x = 1,319,385,336,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,385,336,025/562,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,344,069.56
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