Finding the Third Proportional to 565,530 and 1,229,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,530 and 1,229,232 is: 2,671,849.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,530 : 1,229,232 = 1,229,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,530/1,229,232 = 1,229,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,530x = 1,229,232 × 1,229,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,530x = 1,511,011,309,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,011,309,824/565,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,849.96
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