Finding the Third Proportional to 563,874 and 1,221,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,874 and 1,221,242 is: 2,644,973.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,874 : 1,221,242 = 1,221,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,874/1,221,242 = 1,221,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,874x = 1,221,242 × 1,221,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,874x = 1,491,432,022,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,432,022,564/563,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,973.92
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