Finding the Third Proportional to 565,586 and 1,189,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,586 and 1,189,342 is: 2,501,006.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,586 : 1,189,342 = 1,189,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,586/1,189,342 = 1,189,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,586x = 1,189,342 × 1,189,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,586x = 1,414,534,392,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,414,534,392,964/565,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,501,006.73
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