Finding the Third Proportional to 564,864 and 1,176,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,864 and 1,176,192 is: 2,449,133.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,864 : 1,176,192 = 1,176,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,864/1,176,192 = 1,176,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,864x = 1,176,192 × 1,176,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,864x = 1,383,427,620,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,427,620,864/564,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,133.99
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