Finding the Third Proportional to 565,640 and 1,219,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,640 and 1,219,840 is: 2,630,665.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,640 : 1,219,840 = 1,219,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,640/1,219,840 = 1,219,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,640x = 1,219,840 × 1,219,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,640x = 1,488,009,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,009,625,600/565,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,665.49
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