Finding the Third Proportional to 565,550 and 1,212,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,550 and 1,212,052 is: 2,597,595.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,550 : 1,212,052 = 1,212,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,550/1,212,052 = 1,212,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,550x = 1,212,052 × 1,212,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,550x = 1,469,070,050,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,070,050,704/565,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,595.35
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