Finding the Third Proportional to 565,512 and 1,170,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,512 and 1,170,388 is: 2,422,244.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,512 : 1,170,388 = 1,170,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,512/1,170,388 = 1,170,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,512x = 1,170,388 × 1,170,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,512x = 1,369,808,070,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,808,070,544/565,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,244.04
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