Finding the Third Proportional to 563,342 and 1,252,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,342 and 1,252,618.50 is: 2,785,258.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,342 : 1,252,618.50 = 1,252,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,342/1,252,618.50 = 1,252,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,342x = 1,252,618.50 × 1,252,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,342x = 1,569,053,106,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,053,106,542.25/563,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,258.52
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