Finding the Third Proportional to 565,540 and 1,219,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,540 and 1,219,626 is: 2,630,207.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,540 : 1,219,626 = 1,219,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,540/1,219,626 = 1,219,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,540x = 1,219,626 × 1,219,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,540x = 1,487,487,579,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,487,579,876/565,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,207.55
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