Finding the Third Proportional to 563,784 and 1,229,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,784 and 1,229,325 is: 2,680,530.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,784 : 1,229,325 = 1,229,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,784/1,229,325 = 1,229,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,784x = 1,229,325 × 1,229,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,784x = 1,511,239,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,239,955,625/563,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,530.05
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