Finding the Third Proportional to 566,504 and 1,232,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,504 and 1,232,912 is: 2,683,250.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,504 : 1,232,912 = 1,232,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,504/1,232,912 = 1,232,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,504x = 1,232,912 × 1,232,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,504x = 1,520,071,999,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,071,999,744/566,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683,250.25
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