Finding the Third Proportional to 565,434 and 1,230,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,434 and 1,230,594 is: 2,678,228.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,434 : 1,230,594 = 1,230,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,434/1,230,594 = 1,230,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,434x = 1,230,594 × 1,230,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,434x = 1,514,361,592,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,361,592,836/565,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,678,228.75
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