Finding the Third Proportional to 563,350 and 1,215,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,350 and 1,215,170 is: 2,621,173.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,350 : 1,215,170 = 1,215,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,350/1,215,170 = 1,215,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,350x = 1,215,170 × 1,215,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,350x = 1,476,638,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,638,128,900/563,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,173.57
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