Finding the Third Proportional to 563,291 and 1,252,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,291 and 1,252,522 is: 2,785,081.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,291 : 1,252,522 = 1,252,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,291/1,252,522 = 1,252,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,291x = 1,252,522 × 1,252,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,291x = 1,568,811,360,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,811,360,484/563,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,081.53
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