Finding the Third Proportional to 565,508 and 1,170,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,508 and 1,170,382 is: 2,422,236.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,508 : 1,170,382 = 1,170,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,508/1,170,382 = 1,170,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,508x = 1,170,382 × 1,170,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,508x = 1,369,794,025,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,794,025,924/565,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,236.34
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