Finding the Third Proportional to 564,494 and 1,217,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,494 and 1,217,620 is: 2,626,420.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,494 : 1,217,620 = 1,217,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,494/1,217,620 = 1,217,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,494x = 1,217,620 × 1,217,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,494x = 1,482,598,464,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,598,464,400/564,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,420.24
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