Finding the Third Proportional to 563,850 and 1,174,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,850 and 1,174,353 is: 2,445,872.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,850 : 1,174,353 = 1,174,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,850/1,174,353 = 1,174,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,850x = 1,174,353 × 1,174,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,850x = 1,379,104,968,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,104,968,609/563,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,872.07
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