Finding the Third Proportional to 563,944 and 1,217,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,944 and 1,217,775 is: 2,629,651.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,944 : 1,217,775 = 1,217,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,944/1,217,775 = 1,217,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,944x = 1,217,775 × 1,217,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,944x = 1,482,975,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,975,950,625/563,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,629,651.08
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