Finding the Third Proportional to 565,218 and 1,228,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,218 and 1,228,608 is: 2,670,611.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,218 : 1,228,608 = 1,228,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,218/1,228,608 = 1,228,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,218x = 1,228,608 × 1,228,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,218x = 1,509,477,617,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,477,617,664/565,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,670,611.37
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