Finding the Third Proportional to 565,544 and 1,212,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,544 and 1,212,970 is: 2,601,559.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,544 : 1,212,970 = 1,212,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,544/1,212,970 = 1,212,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,544x = 1,212,970 × 1,212,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,544x = 1,471,296,220,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,296,220,900/565,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,559.24
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