Finding the Third Proportional to 565,608 and 1,219,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,608 and 1,219,774 is: 2,630,529.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,608 : 1,219,774 = 1,219,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,608/1,219,774 = 1,219,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,608x = 1,219,774 × 1,219,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,608x = 1,487,848,611,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,848,611,076/565,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,529.64
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