Finding the Third Proportional to 565,924 and 1,236,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,924 and 1,236,824 is: 2,703,072.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,924 : 1,236,824 = 1,236,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,924/1,236,824 = 1,236,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,924x = 1,236,824 × 1,236,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,924x = 1,529,733,606,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529,733,606,976/565,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,703,072.51
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