Finding the Third Proportional to 563,118 and 1,214,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,118 and 1,214,256 is: 2,618,310.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,118 : 1,214,256 = 1,214,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,118/1,214,256 = 1,214,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,118x = 1,214,256 × 1,214,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,118x = 1,474,417,633,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,417,633,536/563,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,310.25
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