Finding the Third Proportional to 565,444 and 1,237,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,444 and 1,237,832 is: 2,709,778.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,444 : 1,237,832 = 1,237,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,444/1,237,832 = 1,237,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,444x = 1,237,832 × 1,237,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,444x = 1,532,228,060,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,228,060,224/565,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,778.62
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