Finding the Third Proportional to 565,557 and 1,230,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,557 and 1,230,623 is: 2,677,772.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,557 : 1,230,623 = 1,230,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,557/1,230,623 = 1,230,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,557x = 1,230,623 × 1,230,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,557x = 1,514,432,968,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,432,968,129/565,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,677,772.48
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