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Finding the Third Proportional to 562,972 and 1,148,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 562,972 and 1,148,864 is: 2,344,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,972 : 1,148,864 = 1,148,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,972/1,148,864 = 1,148,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,972x = 1,148,864 × 1,148,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,972x = 1,319,888,490,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,888,490,496/562,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344,501.13

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