Finding the Third Proportional to 563,160 and 1,225,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,160 and 1,225,464 is: 2,666,670.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,160 : 1,225,464 = 1,225,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,160/1,225,464 = 1,225,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,160x = 1,225,464 × 1,225,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,160x = 1,501,762,015,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,762,015,296/563,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,670.25
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