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Finding the Third Proportional to 565,764 and 1,220,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 565,764 and 1,220,101 is: 2,631,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,764 : 1,220,101 = 1,220,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,764/1,220,101 = 1,220,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,764x = 1,220,101 × 1,220,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,764x = 1,488,646,450,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,646,450,201/565,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631,214.52

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