Finding the Third Proportional to 564,129 and 1,174,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,129 and 1,174,917 is: 2,447,011.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,129 : 1,174,917 = 1,174,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,129/1,174,917 = 1,174,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,129x = 1,174,917 × 1,174,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,129x = 1,380,429,956,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,380,429,956,889/564,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,447,011.16
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