Finding the Third Proportional to 565,236 and 1,212,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,236 and 1,212,363 is: 2,600,372.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,236 : 1,212,363 = 1,212,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,236/1,212,363 = 1,212,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,236x = 1,212,363 × 1,212,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,236x = 1,469,824,043,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,824,043,769/565,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,600,372.31
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