Finding the Third Proportional to 564,504 and 1,217,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,504 and 1,217,640 is: 2,626,459.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,504 : 1,217,640 = 1,217,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,504/1,217,640 = 1,217,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,504x = 1,217,640 × 1,217,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,504x = 1,482,647,169,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,647,169,600/564,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,459.99
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