Finding the Third Proportional to 563,427 and 1,328,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,427 and 1,328,704 is: 3,133,421.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,427 : 1,328,704 = 1,328,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,427/1,328,704 = 1,328,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,427x = 1,328,704 × 1,328,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,427x = 1,765,454,319,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,765,454,319,616/563,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,133,421.58
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