Finding the Third Proportional to 563,140 and 1,135,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,140 and 1,135,496 is: 2,289,574.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,140 : 1,135,496 = 1,135,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,140/1,135,496 = 1,135,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,140x = 1,135,496 × 1,135,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,140x = 1,289,351,166,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,351,166,016/563,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,289,574.82
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