Finding the Third Proportional to 564,621 and 1,207,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,621 and 1,207,785 is: 2,583,581.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,621 : 1,207,785 = 1,207,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,621/1,207,785 = 1,207,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,621x = 1,207,785 × 1,207,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,621x = 1,458,744,606,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,744,606,225/564,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,583,581.92
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