Finding the Third Proportional to 565,542 and 1,170,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,542 and 1,170,447 is: 2,422,359.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,542 : 1,170,447 = 1,170,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,542/1,170,447 = 1,170,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,542x = 1,170,447 × 1,170,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,542x = 1,369,946,179,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,946,179,809/565,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,359.75
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