Finding the Third Proportional to 565,534 and 1,212,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,534 and 1,212,020 is: 2,597,531.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,534 : 1,212,020 = 1,212,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,534/1,212,020 = 1,212,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,534x = 1,212,020 × 1,212,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,534x = 1,468,992,480,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,992,480,400/565,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,531.68
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