Finding the Third Proportional to 564,516 and 1,217,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,516 and 1,217,664 is: 2,626,507.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,516 : 1,217,664 = 1,217,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,516/1,217,664 = 1,217,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,516x = 1,217,664 × 1,217,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,516x = 1,482,705,616,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,705,616,896/564,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,507.69
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