Finding the Third Proportional to 565,548 and 1,219,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,548 and 1,219,656 is: 2,630,299.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,548 : 1,219,656 = 1,219,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,548/1,219,656 = 1,219,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,548x = 1,219,656 × 1,219,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,548x = 1,487,560,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,560,758,336/565,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,299.74
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