Finding the Third Proportional to 563,289 and 1,252,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,289 and 1,252,518 is: 2,785,073.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,289 : 1,252,518 = 1,252,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,289/1,252,518 = 1,252,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,289x = 1,252,518 × 1,252,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,289x = 1,568,801,340,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,801,340,324/563,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,073.63
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