Finding the Third Proportional to 565,506 and 1,170,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,506 and 1,170,378 is: 2,422,228.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,506 : 1,170,378 = 1,170,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,506/1,170,378 = 1,170,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,506x = 1,170,378 × 1,170,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,506x = 1,369,784,662,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,784,662,884/565,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,228.35
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