Finding the Third Proportional to 563,880 and 1,215,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,880 and 1,215,784 is: 2,621,356.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,880 : 1,215,784 = 1,215,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,880/1,215,784 = 1,215,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,880x = 1,215,784 × 1,215,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,880x = 1,478,130,734,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,130,734,656/563,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,356.91
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