Finding the Third Proportional to 565,590 and 1,219,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,590 and 1,219,740 is: 2,630,466.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,590 : 1,219,740 = 1,219,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,590/1,219,740 = 1,219,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,590x = 1,219,740 × 1,219,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,590x = 1,487,765,667,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,765,667,600/565,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,466.71
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