Finding the Third Proportional to 565,994 and 1,220,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,994 and 1,220,188 is: 2,630,520.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,994 : 1,220,188 = 1,220,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,994/1,220,188 = 1,220,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,994x = 1,220,188 × 1,220,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,994x = 1,488,858,755,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,858,755,344/565,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,520.39
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