Finding the Third Proportional to 563,328 and 1,252,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,328 and 1,252,604 is: 2,785,263.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,328 : 1,252,604 = 1,252,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,328/1,252,604 = 1,252,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,328x = 1,252,604 × 1,252,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,328x = 1,569,016,780,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,016,780,816/563,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,263.26
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