Finding the Third Proportional to 564,264 and 1,217,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,264 and 1,217,101 is: 2,625,251.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,264 : 1,217,101 = 1,217,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,264/1,217,101 = 1,217,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,264x = 1,217,101 × 1,217,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,264x = 1,481,334,844,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,334,844,201/564,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,251.38
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