Finding the Third Proportional to 565,976 and 1,233,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,976 and 1,233,040 is: 2,686,311.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,976 : 1,233,040 = 1,233,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,976/1,233,040 = 1,233,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,976x = 1,233,040 × 1,233,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,976x = 1,520,387,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,387,641,600/565,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,686,311.15
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