Finding the Third Proportional to 563,060 and 1,214,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,060 and 1,214,696 is: 2,620,478.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,060 : 1,214,696 = 1,214,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,060/1,214,696 = 1,214,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,060x = 1,214,696 × 1,214,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,060x = 1,475,486,372,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,486,372,416/563,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620,478.05
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