Finding the Third Proportional to 566,508 and 1,231,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,508 and 1,231,617 is: 2,677,597.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,508 : 1,231,617 = 1,231,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,508/1,231,617 = 1,231,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,508x = 1,231,617 × 1,231,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,508x = 1,516,880,434,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,516,880,434,689/566,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,677,597.55
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