Finding the Third Proportional to 565,582 and 1,170,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,582 and 1,170,530 is: 2,422,531.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,582 : 1,170,530 = 1,170,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,582/1,170,530 = 1,170,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,582x = 1,170,530 × 1,170,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,582x = 1,370,140,480,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,140,480,900/565,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,531.98
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