Finding the Third Proportional to 565,614 and 1,219,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,614 and 1,219,801.50 is: 2,630,620.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,614 : 1,219,801.50 = 1,219,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,614/1,219,801.50 = 1,219,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,614x = 1,219,801.50 × 1,219,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,614x = 1,487,915,699,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,915,699,402.25/565,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,620.35
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