Finding the Third Proportional to 565,328 and 1,230,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,328 and 1,230,529 is: 2,678,447.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,328 : 1,230,529 = 1,230,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,328/1,230,529 = 1,230,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,328x = 1,230,529 × 1,230,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,328x = 1,514,201,619,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,201,619,841/565,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,678,447.94
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