Finding the Third Proportional to 566,448 and 1,235,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,448 and 1,235,952 is: 2,696,765.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,448 : 1,235,952 = 1,235,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,448/1,235,952 = 1,235,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,448x = 1,235,952 × 1,235,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,448x = 1,527,577,346,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,577,346,304/566,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,696,765.36
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