Finding the Third Proportional to 565,610 and 1,219,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,610 and 1,219,778 is: 2,630,537.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,610 : 1,219,778 = 1,219,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,610/1,219,778 = 1,219,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,610x = 1,219,778 × 1,219,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,610x = 1,487,858,369,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,858,369,284/565,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,537.60
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