Finding the Third Proportional to 565,537 and 1,229,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,537 and 1,229,246 is: 2,671,877.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,537 : 1,229,246 = 1,229,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,537/1,229,246 = 1,229,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,537x = 1,229,246 × 1,229,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,537x = 1,511,045,728,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,045,728,516/565,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,877.75
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