Finding the Third Proportional to 565,507 and 1,170,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,507 and 1,170,380 is: 2,422,232.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,507 : 1,170,380 = 1,170,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,507/1,170,380 = 1,170,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,507x = 1,170,380 × 1,170,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,507x = 1,369,789,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,789,344,400/565,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,232.34
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