Finding the Third Proportional to 563,202 and 1,173,001.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,202 and 1,173,001.50 is: 2,443,053.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,202 : 1,173,001.50 = 1,173,001.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,202/1,173,001.50 = 1,173,001.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,202x = 1,173,001.50 × 1,173,001.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,202x = 1,375,932,519,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,932,519,002.25/563,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,443,053.33
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