Finding the Third Proportional to 564,756 and 1,240,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,756 and 1,240,104 is: 2,723,048.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,756 : 1,240,104 = 1,240,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,756/1,240,104 = 1,240,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,756x = 1,240,104 × 1,240,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,756x = 1,537,857,930,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,537,857,930,816/564,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,723,048.42
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