Finding the Third Proportional to 563,336 and 1,223,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,336 and 1,223,824 is: 2,658,706.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,336 : 1,223,824 = 1,223,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,336/1,223,824 = 1,223,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,336x = 1,223,824 × 1,223,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,336x = 1,497,745,182,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,497,745,182,976/563,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,658,706.67
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