Finding the Third Proportional to 565,596 and 1,219,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,596 and 1,219,752 is: 2,630,490.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,596 : 1,219,752 = 1,219,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,596/1,219,752 = 1,219,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,596x = 1,219,752 × 1,219,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,596x = 1,487,794,941,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,794,941,504/565,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,490.56
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