Finding the Third Proportional to 563,961.71 and 1,174,397.17
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,961.71 and 1,174,397.17 is: 2,445,571.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,961.71 : 1,174,397.17 = 1,174,397.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,961.71/1,174,397.17 = 1,174,397.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,961.71x = 1,174,397.17 × 1,174,397.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,961.71x = 1,379,208,708,133.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,208,708,133.14/563,961.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,445,571.55
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