Finding the Third Proportional to 563,908 and 1,220,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,908 and 1,220,744 is: 2,642,657.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,908 : 1,220,744 = 1,220,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,908/1,220,744 = 1,220,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,908x = 1,220,744 × 1,220,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,908x = 1,490,215,913,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,215,913,536/563,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,657.87
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