Finding the Third Proportional to 565,065 and 1,333,636.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,065 and 1,333,636.50 is: 3,147,578.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,065 : 1,333,636.50 = 1,333,636.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,065/1,333,636.50 = 1,333,636.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,065x = 1,333,636.50 × 1,333,636.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,065x = 1,778,586,314,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,778,586,314,132.25/565,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,147,578.27
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