Finding the Third Proportional to 566,249 and 1,198,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,249 and 1,198,085 is: 2,534,940.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,249 : 1,198,085 = 1,198,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,249/1,198,085 = 1,198,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,249x = 1,198,085 × 1,198,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,249x = 1,435,407,667,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,435,407,667,225/566,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,940.75
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