Finding the Third Proportional to 565,604 and 1,219,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,604 and 1,219,766 is: 2,630,513.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,604 : 1,219,766 = 1,219,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,604/1,219,766 = 1,219,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,604x = 1,219,766 × 1,219,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,604x = 1,487,829,094,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,829,094,756/565,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,513.74
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