Finding the Third Proportional to 563,896 and 1,269,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,896 and 1,269,740 is: 2,859,108.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,896 : 1,269,740 = 1,269,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,896/1,269,740 = 1,269,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,896x = 1,269,740 × 1,269,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,896x = 1,612,239,667,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,239,667,600/563,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,859,108.18
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