Finding the Third Proportional to 565,762 and 1,220,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,762 and 1,220,097 is: 2,631,206.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,762 : 1,220,097 = 1,220,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,762/1,220,097 = 1,220,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,762x = 1,220,097 × 1,220,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,762x = 1,488,636,689,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,636,689,409/565,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,631,206.57
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