Finding the Third Proportional to 562,925 and 1,148,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,925 and 1,148,773 is: 2,344,325.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,925 : 1,148,773 = 1,148,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,925/1,148,773 = 1,148,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,925x = 1,148,773 × 1,148,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,925x = 1,319,679,405,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,679,405,529/562,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,344,325.45
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