Finding the Third Proportional to 564,708 and 1,217,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,708 and 1,217,382 is: 2,624,398.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,708 : 1,217,382 = 1,217,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,708/1,217,382 = 1,217,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,708x = 1,217,382 × 1,217,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,708x = 1,482,018,933,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,018,933,924/564,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,398.69
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