Finding the Third Proportional to 564,562 and 1,210,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,562 and 1,210,988 is: 2,597,574.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,562 : 1,210,988 = 1,210,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,562/1,210,988 = 1,210,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,562x = 1,210,988 × 1,210,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,562x = 1,466,491,936,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,491,936,144/564,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,574.64
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