Finding the Third Proportional to 563,455.50 and 1,252,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,455.50 and 1,252,893 is: 2,785,918.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,455.50 : 1,252,893 = 1,252,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,455.50/1,252,893 = 1,252,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,455.50x = 1,252,893 × 1,252,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,455.50x = 1,569,740,869,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,740,869,449/563,455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,918.09
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