Finding the Third Proportional to 565,226 and 1,228,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,226 and 1,228,623 is: 2,670,638.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,226 : 1,228,623 = 1,228,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,226/1,228,623 = 1,228,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,226x = 1,228,623 × 1,228,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,226x = 1,509,514,476,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,514,476,129/565,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,670,638.78
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