Finding the Third Proportional to 564,566 and 1,210,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,566 and 1,210,996 is: 2,597,590.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,566 : 1,210,996 = 1,210,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,566/1,210,996 = 1,210,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,566x = 1,210,996 × 1,210,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,566x = 1,466,511,312,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,511,312,016/564,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,590.56
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