Finding the Third Proportional to 563,838 and 1,174,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,838 and 1,174,329 is: 2,445,824.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,838 : 1,174,329 = 1,174,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,838/1,174,329 = 1,174,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,838x = 1,174,329 × 1,174,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,838x = 1,379,048,600,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,048,600,241/563,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,824.16
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