Finding the Third Proportional to 564,854 and 1,241,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,854 and 1,241,656 is: 2,729,394.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,854 : 1,241,656 = 1,241,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,854/1,241,656 = 1,241,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,854x = 1,241,656 × 1,241,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,854x = 1,541,709,622,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,709,622,336/564,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,394.89
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