Finding the Third Proportional to 564,860 and 1,241,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,860 and 1,241,668 is: 2,729,418.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,860 : 1,241,668 = 1,241,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,860/1,241,668 = 1,241,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,860x = 1,241,668 × 1,241,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,860x = 1,541,739,422,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,739,422,224/564,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,418.66
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