Finding the Third Proportional to 564,526 and 1,217,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,526 and 1,217,684 is: 2,626,547.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,526 : 1,217,684 = 1,217,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,526/1,217,684 = 1,217,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,526x = 1,217,684 × 1,217,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,526x = 1,482,754,323,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,754,323,856/564,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,547.45
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