Finding the Third Proportional to 565,576 and 1,212,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,576 and 1,212,113 is: 2,597,737.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,576 : 1,212,113 = 1,212,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,576/1,212,113 = 1,212,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,576x = 1,212,113 × 1,212,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,576x = 1,469,217,924,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,217,924,769/565,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,737.39
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