Finding the Third Proportional to 564,358 and 1,205,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,358 and 1,205,255 is: 2,573,968.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,358 : 1,205,255 = 1,205,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,358/1,205,255 = 1,205,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,358x = 1,205,255 × 1,205,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,358x = 1,452,639,615,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,639,615,025/564,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,968.32
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