Finding the Third Proportional to 564,694 and 1,215,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,694 and 1,215,895 is: 2,618,056.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,694 : 1,215,895 = 1,215,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,694/1,215,895 = 1,215,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,694x = 1,215,895 × 1,215,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,694x = 1,478,400,651,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,400,651,025/564,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,618,056.24
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