Finding the Third Proportional to 565,249 and 1,228,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,249 and 1,228,670 is: 2,670,734.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,249 : 1,228,670 = 1,228,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,249/1,228,670 = 1,228,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,249x = 1,228,670 × 1,228,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,249x = 1,509,629,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,629,968,900/565,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,670,734.44
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