Finding the Third Proportional to 562,984 and 1,213,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,984 and 1,213,448 is: 2,615,449.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,984 : 1,213,448 = 1,213,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,984/1,213,448 = 1,213,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,984x = 1,213,448 × 1,213,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,984x = 1,472,456,048,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,456,048,704/562,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,449.19
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