Finding the Third Proportional to 564,580 and 1,217,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,580 and 1,217,814 is: 2,626,857.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,580 : 1,217,814 = 1,217,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,580/1,217,814 = 1,217,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,580x = 1,217,814 × 1,217,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,580x = 1,483,070,938,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,070,938,596/564,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,857.02
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