Finding the Third Proportional to 563,108 and 1,214,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,108 and 1,214,236 is: 2,618,270.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,108 : 1,214,236 = 1,214,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,108/1,214,236 = 1,214,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,108x = 1,214,236 × 1,214,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,108x = 1,474,369,063,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,369,063,696/563,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,270.50
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