Finding the Third Proportional to 565,660 and 1,219,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,660 and 1,219,874 is: 2,630,719.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,660 : 1,219,874 = 1,219,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,660/1,219,874 = 1,219,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,660x = 1,219,874 × 1,219,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,660x = 1,488,092,575,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,092,575,876/565,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,719.12
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