Finding the Third Proportional to 565,595 and 1,230,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,595 and 1,230,698 is: 2,677,918.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,595 : 1,230,698 = 1,230,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,595/1,230,698 = 1,230,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,595x = 1,230,698 × 1,230,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,595x = 1,514,617,567,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,617,567,204/565,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,677,918.95
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