Finding the Third Proportional to 565,631 and 1,219,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,631 and 1,219,819 is: 2,630,616.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,631 : 1,219,819 = 1,219,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,631/1,219,819 = 1,219,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,631x = 1,219,819 × 1,219,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,631x = 1,487,958,392,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,958,392,761/565,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,616.77
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