Finding the Third Proportional to 563,150 and 1,214,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,150 and 1,214,318 is: 2,618,428.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,150 : 1,214,318 = 1,214,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,150/1,214,318 = 1,214,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,150x = 1,214,318 × 1,214,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,150x = 1,474,568,205,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,568,205,124/563,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,428.85
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