Finding the Third Proportional to 565,564 and 1,219,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,564 and 1,219,686 is: 2,630,354.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,564 : 1,219,686 = 1,219,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,564/1,219,686 = 1,219,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,564x = 1,219,686 × 1,219,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,564x = 1,487,633,938,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,633,938,596/565,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,354.72
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