Finding the Third Proportional to 565,563 and 1,229,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,563 and 1,229,295 is: 2,671,967.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,563 : 1,229,295 = 1,229,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,563/1,229,295 = 1,229,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,563x = 1,229,295 × 1,229,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,563x = 1,511,166,197,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,166,197,025/565,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,967.93
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