Finding the Third Proportional to 563,910 and 1,220,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,910 and 1,220,748 is: 2,642,665.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,910 : 1,220,748 = 1,220,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,910/1,220,748 = 1,220,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,910x = 1,220,748 × 1,220,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,910x = 1,490,225,679,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,225,679,504/563,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,665.81
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