Finding the Third Proportional to 563,904 and 1,239,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,904 and 1,239,966 is: 2,726,555.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,904 : 1,239,966 = 1,239,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,904/1,239,966 = 1,239,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,904x = 1,239,966 × 1,239,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,904x = 1,537,515,681,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,537,515,681,156/563,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,726,555.73
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