Finding the Third Proportional to 564,262 and 1,217,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,262 and 1,217,097 is: 2,625,243.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,262 : 1,217,097 = 1,217,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,262/1,217,097 = 1,217,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,262x = 1,217,097 × 1,217,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,262x = 1,481,325,107,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,325,107,409/564,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,243.43
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