Finding the Third Proportional to 565,018 and 1,319,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,018 and 1,319,373 is: 3,080,866.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,018 : 1,319,373 = 1,319,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,018/1,319,373 = 1,319,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,018x = 1,319,373 × 1,319,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,018x = 1,740,745,113,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,745,113,129/565,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,080,866.65
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