Finding the Third Proportional to 565,562 and 1,232,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,562 and 1,232,732 is: 2,686,934.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,562 : 1,232,732 = 1,232,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,562/1,232,732 = 1,232,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,562x = 1,232,732 × 1,232,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,562x = 1,519,628,183,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,628,183,824/565,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,686,934.74
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