Finding the Third Proportional to 564,496 and 1,217,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,496 and 1,217,624 is: 2,626,428.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,496 : 1,217,624 = 1,217,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,496/1,217,624 = 1,217,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,496x = 1,217,624 × 1,217,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,496x = 1,482,608,205,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,608,205,376/564,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,428.19
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