Finding the Third Proportional to 565,380 and 1,228,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,380 and 1,228,920 is: 2,671,202.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,380 : 1,228,920 = 1,228,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,380/1,228,920 = 1,228,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,380x = 1,228,920 × 1,228,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,380x = 1,510,244,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,244,366,400/565,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,202.32
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