Finding the Third Proportional to 566,176 and 1,334,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,176 and 1,334,656 is: 3,146,206.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,176 : 1,334,656 = 1,334,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,176/1,334,656 = 1,334,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,176x = 1,334,656 × 1,334,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,176x = 1,781,306,638,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,781,306,638,336/566,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,146,206.55
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