Finding the Third Proportional to 564,319 and 1,206,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,319 and 1,206,290 is: 2,578,569.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,319 : 1,206,290 = 1,206,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,319/1,206,290 = 1,206,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,319x = 1,206,290 × 1,206,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,319x = 1,455,135,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,135,564,100/564,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,578,569.15
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