Finding the Third Proportional to 564,848 and 1,244,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,848 and 1,244,278 is: 2,740,963.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,848 : 1,244,278 = 1,244,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,848/1,244,278 = 1,244,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,848x = 1,244,278 × 1,244,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,848x = 1,548,227,741,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,227,741,284/564,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,740,963.48
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