Finding the Third Proportional to 566,212 and 1,334,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,212 and 1,334,722 is: 3,146,317.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,212 : 1,334,722 = 1,334,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,212/1,334,722 = 1,334,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,212x = 1,334,722 × 1,334,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,212x = 1,781,482,817,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,781,482,817,284/566,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,146,317.66
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